Meaning of the word "alimentary canal" in English
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alimentary canal
US /ˌæl.əˈmen.tər.i kəˈnæl/
UK /ˌæl.əˈmen.tər.i kəˈnæl/
Noun
1.
the whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus during digestion
Example:
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Food travels through the alimentary canal, where it is digested and absorbed.
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The alimentary canal includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
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