digestive system
noun
: the bodily system concerned with the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of food and the discharge of residual wastes and consisting of the digestive tract and accessory glands (such as the salivary glands and the pancreas) that secrete digestive enzymes
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No one knew how deep into his digestive system the gill net might have gone.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Top food for gastrointestinal maintenance This blend is for dogs with a delicate digestive system, designed for easy digestion and to boost intestinal health.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
No one knew how deep into his digestive system the gill net might have gone.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Other foods can keep your digestive system healthy and help your body absorb nutrients.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for digestive system
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“Digestive system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20system. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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