(しょうかき)

しょうかき
noun
digestive system; digestive organs
1. digestive system; digestive organs
The organs involved in digestion, from the mouth through the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and related organs like the liver and pancreas.
消化器(しょうかき)調子(ちょうし)(わる)い。
My digestive system isn't doing well.
消化器(しょうかき)外科(げか)手術(しゅじゅつ)()ける。
I'm having surgery in the digestive surgery department.
消化器(しょうかき)(けい)(がん)()えている。
Digestive system cancers are increasing.

消化器(しょうかき) includes all organs from mouth to anus involved in digestion.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS:

  • 消化器(しょうかき)内科(ないか): gastroenterology (internal medicine)
  • 消化器(しょうかき)外科(げか): gastrointestinal surgery

ONE OF THE MAJOR ORGAN SYSTEMS:

  • 呼吸器(こきゅうき): respiratory system
  • 循環器(じゅんかんき): circulatory system
  • 消化器(しょうかき): digestive system