Alimentary tract
alimentary tract
alimentary tract n.
See alimentary canal.
Historical Examples
The state of the alimentary tract may properly receive notice after these remarks.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Various
Then it is starved so that its alimentary tract will be as empty as possible at the time of killing.
Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
It is possible to judge that his alimentary tract differs widely from that of the Western European.
The Balkan Peninsula Frank Fox
In addition, their absorption from the alimentary tract is quite complete; that is, they contain little or no waste material.
Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
The trache, muscles and peripheral nerves, and an anterior part of the alimentary tract, are entirely disrupted.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour
The alimentary tract in the Cyathozooid forms a tube with very delicate walls.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour
The three typical divisions of the alimentary tract are present, and there is a more or less developed proral lobe.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour
The remainder of the alimentary tract of each zooid is formed as a bud from the hind end of the branchial sack in the usual way.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour
The form of the lumen of the alimentary tract differs somewhat in front and behind.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 Francis Maitland Balfour
At the region where the hepatic sack opens into the alimentary tract the latter dilates considerably.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume III (of 4) Francis Maitland Balfour
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