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alimentary canal

American  

noun

  1. Anatomy, Zoology. a tubular passage functioning in the digestion and absorption of food and the elimination of food residue, beginning at the mouth and terminating at the anus.

alimentary canal British  

noun

  1. the tubular passage extending from the mouth to the anus, through which food is passed and digested

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alimentary canal Scientific  
/ ăl′ə-mĕn′tə-rē /

  1. The tube or passage of the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated.

  2. See also digestive tract

Etymology

Origin of alimentary canal

First recorded in 1755–65

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