Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gastrointestinal tract | Yes | No | No | No |
large intestine | Yes | No | No | No |
gastrointestinal tract (noun) | large intestine (noun) |
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tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination | beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces |