Definition: The group of organs that break down food and absorb the nutrients used by the body for fuel. The organs in the digestive system, in the order in which food travels through them, are:
- Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
- Rectum
- Anus
Pronunciation: dy-JES-tuv sis-tum
Common Misspellings: digestave system, digesteve system, digestion system
