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digestive system
noun
- the system by which ingested food is acted upon by physical and chemical means to provide the body with absorbable nutrients and to excrete waste products; in mammals the system includes the alimentary canal extending from the mouth to the anus, and the hormones and enzymes assisting in digestion.
digestive system
/ ī-ĕ′ĭ /
- The alimentary canal together with the salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and other organs of digestion.
digestive system
- The organs and glands in the body that are responsible for digestion . The digestive system begins with the mouth and extends through the esophagus , stomach , small intestine , and large intestine , ending with the rectum and anus . Other organs in this system include the liver , pancreas , gallbladder , and appendix .
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of digestive system1
First recorded in 1950–55
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Her cancer is now in remission, but she is still reliant on the drug for her digestive system to work correctly.
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At the age I am now, my stomach and digestive system do the judging for me regarding what is quality and what is junk.
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On the flip side, people were more likely to have problems in their digestive system.
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They later succumb to recycling as nasal mucus that finds its way into our digestive systems.
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Molly finds drinking wreaks havoc with her digestive system and her sleep.
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