Digestive tract
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The series of hollow organs, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus, which break down and digest food and expel waste.
Related terms
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Small intestineA section of the digestive system that includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum and plays the major role in absorbing nutrients for the body.
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EsophagusThe tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.
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StomachThe sac-like organ of the digestive system between the esophagus and the duodenum which breaks down food and moves it along to the small intestine to be digested.
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RectumThe part of the large intestine which stores solid waste until it leaves the body through the anus.