Alimentary Tract
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Entry:alimentary tract
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Part of Speech:noun
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Definition:1. tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus 2. functions in digestion and elimination
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Synonyms:alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, gi tract.
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Hypernym:canal, channel, duct, epithelial duct.
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Part holonym:digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium.
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Part meronym:breadbasket, stomach, tum, tummy, esophagus, gorge, gullet, oesophagus, small intestine, large intestine, pharynx, throat.
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Hyponym:enteron.