gastrointestinal tract

Noun

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

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