alimentary canal
noun [ C ] medical specialized uk/æl.ɪˌmen.tər.i kəˈnæl/ us/æl.əˌmen.t̬ər.i kəˈnæl/ (also alimentary tract)
消化道，食道
the parts of the body that food goes through as it is eaten and digested
I had an abscess in the lower part of my alimentary canal.
There may be an obstruction in the alimentary tract.
Synonym: digestive tract
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- Give him something to drink that is not too irritating to the alimentary canal.
- Foods that are high in fibre help peristalsis to take place in the alimentary canal.
- A bowel movement every day is not a guarantee of a healthy alimentary canal.
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect the entire alimentary tract.
- Mental or emotional factors can exert a powerful influence on the alimentary tract.