Medical Definition of ALIMENTARY CANAL. : the tubular passage that extends from mouth to anus, functions in digestion and absorption of food and elimination of residual waste, and includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. the tubular passage that extends from mouth to anus, functions in digestion and absorption of food and elimination of residual waste, and includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
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Definition of 'cardan shaft'. cardan shaft in Automotive Engineering (kÉrdÃ¦n ÊÃ¦ft) A cardan shaft or cardan drive is a propeller shaft fitted with universal joints at each end. A cardan shaft is the drive shaft between the gearbox and the back axle. Power is transmitted via cardan shafts to the final drives at the front ends of the forward and rear chassis. The cardan shaft is fitted with universal joints at each end, so that it can adapt itself to the inequalities of the drive.