alimentary
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Let’s not overlook how long it takes for a federal lawsuit to make its way through the judicial alimentary canal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
Earthworms are an example of an animal with an alimentary canal.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The digestive system is made up by the alimentary canal, or the digestive tract, and other abdominal organs that play a part in digestion such as the liver and the pancreas.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Lamina propria—In addition to loose connective tissue, the lamina propria contains numerous blood and lymphatic vessels that transport nutrients absorbed through the alimentary canal to other parts of the body.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
In this instance brown bread, with a certain quantity of bran in it, was employed; and it is well known that the alimentary secretions are materially altered by the quality of bread.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen
Vocabulary lists containing alimentary
Adam West (1928-2017) Tribute List
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On the Origin of Species
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Vocabulary Video Contest (2013) - List 2
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