digestive tract

Definition / meaning of digestive tract

The organs through which food and liquids pass when they are swallowed, digested, and eliminated. These organs are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and rectum and anus.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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