digestive tract
noun
: the tubular passage typically extending from the mouth to the anus or cloaca that functions in digestion and absorption of food and elimination of residual waste and that in most mammals includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, and anus
called also alimentary canal, alimentary tract
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Capsules and tablets both deliver medication via your digestive tract.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Right now, inside your digestive tract, there are trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that form a tiny universe known as the gut microbiome.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2024
Soluble fiber is famous for its ability to gel in the digestive tract and add soft bulk to stool.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
Raw beef often contains harmful bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, listeria and E. coli - each of which can disrupt the body's digestive tract and cause foodborne illness.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024
When consumed, glucomannan absorbs water in the digestive tract, forming a viscous gel that slows down the emptying of the stomach and delays nutrient absorption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Anti-gas medications may provide relief by breaking down gas bubbles in the digestive tract, although evidence of their effectiveness is rather limited, noted Staller.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2024
Mango pits are a choking hazard to dogs and can become stuck in their digestive tract if consumed, the American Kennel Club reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Based on existing arthropods, the researchers conclude that this is almost certainly the remains of its digestive tract.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2023
Health Editorial Team, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Right now, inside your digestive tract, there are trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that form a tiny universe known as the gut microbiome.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Mar. 2024
Soluble fiber is famous for its ability to gel in the digestive tract and add soft bulk to stool.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
Raw beef often contains harmful bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, listeria and E. coli - each of which can disrupt the body's digestive tract and cause foodborne illness.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024
When consumed, glucomannan absorbs water in the digestive tract, forming a viscous gel that slows down the emptying of the stomach and delays nutrient absorption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Anti-gas medications may provide relief by breaking down gas bubbles in the digestive tract, although evidence of their effectiveness is rather limited, noted Staller.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2024
Mango pits are a choking hazard to dogs and can become stuck in their digestive tract if consumed, the American Kennel Club reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
Based on existing arthropods, the researchers conclude that this is almost certainly the remains of its digestive tract.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 27 Sep. 2023
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“Digestive tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20tract. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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