alimentary canal, n.
tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
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GI tract alimentary canal alimentary tract digestive tract digestive tube gastrointestinal tract
semantic pointers
hypernym
part holonym
part meronym
stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket
esophagus, oesophagus, gorge, gullet
small intestine
large intestine
throat, pharynx
hyponym