Alimentary tract and Alimentary canal

Alimentary tract

Alimentary tract noun - Tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination.
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Synonyms for Alimentary tract

Alimentary canal is a synonym for alimentary tract in digestive tract topic. In some cases you can use "Alimentary canal" instead a noun phrase "Alimentary tract", when it comes to topics like gastrointestinal tract, intestine.

Alimentary canal

Alimentary canal noun - Tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination.
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Synonyms for Alimentary canal

Alimentary tract is a synonym for alimentary canal in digestive tract topic. You can use "Alimentary tract" instead a noun phrase "Alimentary canal", if it concerns topics such as gastrointestinal tract, intestine.
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