Digestive tract
| Digestive tract | |
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| Term | Digestive tract |
| Short definition | digestion - (pronounced) (dy-JES-chun) The process of breaking down food into substances that the body can use for energy, tissue growth, and repair |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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digestive tract - (pronounced) (dy-JES-tiv SIS-tem) The organs that absorb food and fluids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair. Waste products that the body cannot use leave the body through bowel movements. The digestive system includes the mouth, pharynx (pharynx), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It also includes the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which produce digestive juices and enzymes that help the body digest food and liquids. Also called the gastrointestinal system
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Digestive tract
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