digestive system

Noun

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digestive system - the system that makes food absorbable into the body Synonyms: gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium

Pronunciation: (dy-JES-tuv sis-tum) The organs in the body that break down and absorb food. Organs that make up the digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Organs that help with digestion but are not part of the digestive tract

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