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alimentary canal (ali-ment-er-i) n. the long passage, extending from the mouth to the anus, through which food passes to be digested and absorbed.

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alimentary canal Digestive tract of an animal that begins with the mouth, continues through the oesophagus to the stomach and intestines, and ends at the anus. It is about 9m (30ft) long in humans. See also digestive system
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