gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Once ingested, the copepod is digested in the gastrointestinal tract and the larvae emerge and penetrate the lining of the intestines.
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Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The brain, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas process some alcohol as well.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Carcinoid syndrome: This syndrome causes tumors to grow along the gastrointestinal tract and lungs.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Promotes gut health: Whole grains support healthy gut microbiota (the ecosystem of bacteria and other microbes in the gastrointestinal tract), reducing inflammation and improving overall health.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The brain, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas process some alcohol as well.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Carcinoid syndrome: This syndrome causes tumors to grow along the gastrointestinal tract and lungs.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Promotes gut health: Whole grains support healthy gut microbiota (the ecosystem of bacteria and other microbes in the gastrointestinal tract), reducing inflammation and improving overall health.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for gastrointestinal tract
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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