What it means
It is made of the digestive tract, a long tube from the mouth through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine to the anus, and the helper organs that add digestive juices: the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. It is also called the gastrointestinal (GI) system.
At a glance
| Spanish | aparato digestivo |
|---|---|
| Also written | digestive systems, digestive-system |
Related terms
gastrointestinal
Having to do with the stomach and intestines, or with the whole digestive tract from the mouth to the anus.
esophagus
The muscular tube that carries food and liquid from the throat to the stomach.
motility
The ability to move on its own, such as the movement of food through the gut or the swimming of sperm.
salivary gland
A gland that makes saliva and releases it into the mouth.