n. digestive system
Definition of digestive system in English
Group of organs and structures which transforms food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body's cells.
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n. respiratory system
Definition of respiratory system in English
Group of organs and structures which provides oxygen to and removes carbon dioxide from the body's tissues.
n. urinary system
Definition of urinary system in English
Group of organs and structures, which filters the blood and eliminates the majority of waste products derived from the organism's metabolism in the form of urine.
n. reproductive system
Definition of reproductive system in English
Group of organs and structures responsible for the reproductive functions of multicellular organisms.
n. endocrine system
Definition of endocrine system in English
Group of organs and tissues of the body responsible for the secretion of hormones in order to regulate many bodily functions.
n. nervous system
Definition of nervous system in English
Group of organs and structures consisting mainly of neurons, which receives, processes, and responds to information from within and around the body to ensure its proper functioning.
n. circulatory system
Definition of circulatory system in English
Group of organs and structures comprising the heart, blood vessels, and the lymphatic system, whose main function is to carry blood and lymph throughout the body.
n. lymphatic system
Definition of lymphatic system in English
Set of organs and structures, formed by ganglia, ducts, and vessels, which is responsible for producing lymph and transporting it from the tissues of the body to the bloodstream.