| abdomen |
in vertebrates, the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, where most of the digestive organs are located. [1/2 definitions] |
| alimentary canal |
the body passage into which food is ingested and in which it is digested; passage from the mouth to the anus; digestive tract. |
| archenteron |
the primitive digestive cavity at the center of an embryo that is in the gastrula stage. |
| bowel |
(usu. pl.) the part of the digestive organs below the stomach; intestine. [1/2 definitions] |
| catharsis |
purging, esp. of the digestive system. [1/3 definitions] |
| craw |
the digestive organ of a lower animal. [1/2 definitions] |
| crop |
a pouch in the esophagus of a bird, in which food is stored and prepared for digestion, or a similar digestive organ in lower animals such as insects and earthworms. [1/12 definitions] |
| endoderm |
the inner layer of cells of an embryo, which develops into the linings of the digestive tract, certain glands, and other internal organs. |
| flatulent |
tending to generate gas in the digestive tract. [2/3 definitions] |
| food poisoning |
a severe digestive disorder caused by eating poisonous or contaminated food, and accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, and prostration. |
| gastric juice |
a colorless liquid, containing hydrochloric acid and enzymes, that is secreted by glands in the lining of the stomach; digestive fluid. |
| gastrovascular |
simultaneously serving both a digestive and a circulatory function. |
| giardia |
any parasitic protozoan of the genus Giardia that colonizes the intestines of humans and other vertebrates and may cause diarrhea and other digestive problems. |
| gizzard |
an enlarged, muscular portion of the digestive tract of birds in which partially digested food is finely ground with the aid of abrasive particles. [1/2 definitions] |
| hyperacidity |
an excessive amount of acid, as in the digestive fluids of the stomach. |
| intestine |
(usu. pl.) the lower part of the digestive system, specifically a long tube, divided into the small and large intestines, that extends in coils from the stomach to the anus. [1/2 definitions] |
| lavage |
a cleaning or washing out, as of the sinuses or digestive organs, by repeated water injections. |
| monotreme |
any of the lowest order of mammals, such as the platypus and spiny anteater, that lay eggs and have a common opening for the digestive, urinary, and genital tracts. |
| mucous membrane |
a lubricating membrane that lines various surfaces or organs, as of the respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary tracts. |
| pancreas |
a gland located near the stomach that secretes a digestive juice into the intestine and insulin into the blood. |
| parenteral |
taken or put into the body in a way other than by the digestive tract. [2 definitions] |