digestive system
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digestive system
noun
Origin:
1950–55
1950–55
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Medical Dictionary
digestive system n.
The alimentary canal and digestive glands regarded as an integrated system responsible for the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of foodstuffs and the elimination of associated wastes. Also called alimentary system.
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Digestive system
is always a great word to know.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
digestive system  (dī-jěs'tĭv) Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) The alimentary canal together with the salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and other organs of digestion. |
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Cultural Dictionary
digestive system definition
The organs and glands in the body that are responsible for digestion. The digestive system begins with the mouth and extends through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, ending with the rectum and anus. Other organs in this system include the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and appendix.
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Example sentences
Although good for the plants, it is not so good for the human digestive system.
They may be tenants, but they double as part of the plant's digestive system.
Any time you change up your diet, you risk upsetting your digestive system.
Esophageal atresia is a disorder of the digestive system in which the esophagus does not develop properly.
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