Defenition of the word GI tract
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Defenition of the word GI tract
- The system of digestive organs stretching from the mouth to the anus, but does not include the accessory glandular organs.
- tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
Synonyms for the word GI tract
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- alimentary canal
- alimentary tract
- digestive tract
- digestive tube
- gastrointestinal tract
- GI tract
Meronymys for the word GI tract
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- breadbasket
- digestive system
- esophagus
- gastrointestinal system
- gorge
- gullet
- large intestine
- oesophagus
- pharynx
- small intestine
- stomach
- systema alimentarium
- systema digestorium
- throat
- tum
- tummy
Hyponyms for the word GI tract
Hypernyms for the word GI tract
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- canal
- channel
- duct
- epithelial duct
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