| Pronunciation: | | `gastrowin'testunl trakt
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| | Definition: | | [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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| | Synonyms: | | alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, GI tract |
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| | See Also: | | breadbasket, canal, channel, digestive system, duct, enteron, epithelial duct, esophagus, gastrointestinal system, gorge, gullet, large intestine, oesophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium, throat, tum, tummy |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | a large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food. |
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