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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Molly finds drinking wreaks havoc with her digestive system and her sleep.
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Peanut butter is also high in fats and sugars, which can impact your cat's digestive system and lead to gastrointestinal issues, according to Chewy.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Side effects are usually mild, primarily affecting the digestive system.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Coffee can also wreak havoc with your digestive system, whereas many mushrooms actually support gut health.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Peanut butter is also high in fats and sugars, which can impact your cat's digestive system and lead to gastrointestinal issues, according to Chewy.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Side effects are usually mild, primarily affecting the digestive system.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Coffee can also wreak havoc with your digestive system, whereas many mushrooms actually support gut health.
—Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Digestive system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20system. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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