alimentary

[al″ĭ-men´tah-re]

pertaining to or caused by food or nutritive material.

alimentary canal (alimentary tract) the portion of the digestive system consisting of the organs making up the route taken by food as it passes through the body from mouth to anus; this includes the esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. ( and Plate 9.) Called also digestive tract.

Organs of the alimentary canal. From Applegate, 2000.

al·i·men·ta·ry

(al-i-men'ter-ē),

Relating to food or nutrition.

[L. alimentarius, fr. alimentum, nourishment]

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alimentary

(ăl′ə-mĕn′tə-rē, -trē)

adj.

1. Concerned with food, nutrition, or digestion.

2. Providing nourishment.

alimentary

adjective Referring to food, nutrition or the organs of digestion; gastrointestinal is widely preferred.

alimentary

adjective Gastrointestinal, pertaining to food, nutrition, or the organs of digestion

al·i·men·ta·ry

(al'i-men'tăr-ē)

Relating to food or nutrition.

[L. alimentarius, fr. alimentum, nourishment]

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