Definition of «alimentary»

The term "alimentary" refers to something related to food or nutrition. It can be used in a variety of contexts, including describing the process by which animals obtain their nourishment (such as through ingestion and digestion), or referring to the alimentary canal, which is the tube that runs from the mouth to the anus and includes organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. In a broader sense, "alimentary" can also refer to any kind of nourishment or sustenance that is necessary for survival or well-being.

Phrases with «alimentary»

Sentences with «alimentary»

It's your «second brain,» and in your 30 to 35 feet of alimentary canal, small intestines, and large intestine (colon), trillions of «probiotic» organisms are the crux of your immune system. (greensmoothiegirl.com)
The findings were published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. (sciencedaily.com)
That reaction might sound paradoxical unless you already know that the film, which was written and directed by Jon S. Baird, is an adaptation of the third novel by Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting and a practiced unsettler of alimentary tracts. (telegraph.co.uk)
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