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Definition of Accessory digestive organ

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Accessory digestive organ: An organ that helps with digestion but is not part of the digestive tract. The accessory digestive organs are the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.