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digestive systems

  • plural
    of digestive system.
    digestive system
    noun
    the system by which ingested food is acted upon by physical and chemical means to provide the body with absorbable nutrients and to excrete waste products; in mammals the system includes the alimentary canal extending from the mouth to the anus, and the hormones and enzymes assisting in digestion.

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Dolly Parton has been receiving treatment for unspecified health issues concerning her immune and digestive systems, she announced Monday, saying at the same time that her postponed Las Vegas residency has been canceled.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2026

Parton said her doctors were working hard on strengthening her immune and digestive systems.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

People generally don’t eat enough fiber, which can trigger inflammation, and researchers are investigating the connection between our digestive systems and rising cancer rates.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 26, 2025

Around 14,000 of the prisoners died after liberation, their digestive systems unable to cope with the high calorific, rich, sustenance offered by well-meaning cooks and medics.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2025

Our bodies are made up of many rhythms—the heart, respiratory system, our body’s energy, digestive systems etc.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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