alimentary canal (n)
alimentary tract (n)
digestive tube (n)
digestive tract (n)
gastrointestinal tract (n)
GI tract (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus
def functions in digestion and elimination
Outgoing links
Hypernym duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel
Part holonym digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium
Part meronym stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket; esophagus, oesophagus, gorge, gullet; small intestine; large intestine; throat, pharynx
Hyponym enteron
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) gastrointestinal → gastrointestinal tract
Pertainym (pertains to noun) parenteral → alimentary canal
Hyponym duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel
Part meronym digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium
Part holonym stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket; esophagus, oesophagus, gorge, gullet; small intestine; large intestine; throat, pharynx
Hypernym enteron

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