gastrointestinal system
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1. the system that makes food absorbable into the body (noun.body)
hypernym | : | system, |
definition | : | a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | liver, |
definition | : | large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | pancreas, |
definition | : | a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | digestive gland, |
definition | : | any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract (noun.body) |
part holonym | : | salivary gland, |
definition | : | any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion (noun.body) |
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