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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
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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of digestive system1
Example Sentences
The good bacteria seem to be coming from the end of the mother's digestive system, an idea known in the field as the "first lick".
The 14-year-old's digestive system cannot tolerate lipids - fatty compounds or oils which are found in foods - so he has them injected directly into his heart.
Around 14,000 of the prisoners died after liberation, their digestive systems unable to cope with the high calorific, rich, sustenance offered by well-meaning cooks and medics.
Her cancer is now in remission, but she is still reliant on the drug for her digestive system to work correctly.
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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