alimentary_canal | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination | |
Synonyms: | digestive_tube digestive_tract gastrointestinal_tract GI_tract alimentary_tract | |
Related terms: | duct enteron digestive_system throat tum small_intestine large_intestine esophagus | |
Similar spelling: |
alimentary_tract alimentary_paste |