alimentary canal

Noun

1.

alimentary canal - tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination Synonyms: alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract

Pronunciation: (al-uh-MEN-tree kuh-NAL)

See Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract.

alimentary tract, breadbasket, canal, channel, digestive system, digestive tract, digestive tube, duct, enteron, epithelial duct, esophagus, gastrointestinal system, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract, gorge, gullet, large intestine, oesophagus, pharynx, small intestine, stomach, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium, throat, tum, tummy