Gastrointestinal tract
GI tract
GI tract
Noun
1. tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
(synonym) alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tube, digestive tract, gastrointestinal tract
(hypernym) duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel
(hyponym) enteron
(part-holonym) digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium
(part-meronym) stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket
GI tract
an area of the body that includes the stomach and intestines.