digestive system
21system — 1 System, scheme, network, complex, organism, economy can mean an organized integrated whole made up of diverse but interrelated and interdependent parts. System usually implies that the component units of an aggregate exist and operate in unison …
22system — [sis′təm] n. [LL systema < Gr systēma (gen. systēmatos) < synistanai, to place together < syn , together + histanai, to set: see STAND] 1. a set or arrangement of things so related or connected as to form a unity or organic whole [a… …
23system — 1. [TA] A consistent and complex whole made up of correlated and semiindependent parts. A complex of functionally related anatomic structures. 2. The entire organism seen as a complex organization of parts. 3. Any complex of structures… …
24digestive nerve plexus — ▪ physiology intricate layers of nervous tissue that control movements in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. The mechanics of the nervous system s regulation of digestive functions is not fully known. Two major nerve centres are… …
25digestive tract — noun tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination • Syn: ↑alimentary canal, ↑alimentary tract, ↑digestive tube, ↑gastrointestinal tract, ↑GI tract • Hypernyms …
26digestive fluid — noun secretions that aid digestion • Syn: ↑digestive juice • Hypernyms: ↑juice, ↑succus • Hyponyms: ↑gastric juice, ↑gastric acid, ↑pancreatic juice, ↑ …
27digestive gland — noun any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract • Hypernyms: ↑exocrine gland, ↑exocrine, ↑duct gland • Part Holonyms: ↑digestive system, ↑gastrointestinal system, ↑systema alimentarium, ↑ …
28digestive juice — noun secretions that aid digestion • Syn: ↑digestive fluid • Hypernyms: ↑juice, ↑succus • Hyponyms: ↑gastric juice, ↑gastric acid, ↑pancreatic juice, ↑ …
29digestive tube — noun tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination • Syn: ↑alimentary canal, ↑alimentary tract, ↑digestive tract, ↑gastrointestinal tract, ↑GI tract • Hypernyms …
30digestive — I. noun Date: 14th century an aid to digestion especially of food II. adjective Date: 15th century 1. relating to or functioning in digestion < the digestive system > 2. having the power to cause or promote digestion < digestive enzymes > •… …
