gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the inside lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
Your gastrointestinal tract uses both mechanical and chemical processes to break down these nutrients into their simplest form so they can be absorbed and used for energy, repair and carrying out biological functions.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
The tiny, tart fruit may help prevent urinary and gastrointestinal tract infections, reduce the risk of heart disease, boost oral health, and improve blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Most UTIs begin when bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract enter the urethra and travel upward into the bladder.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
Your gastrointestinal tract uses both mechanical and chemical processes to break down these nutrients into their simplest form so they can be absorbed and used for energy, repair and carrying out biological functions.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
The tiny, tart fruit may help prevent urinary and gastrointestinal tract infections, reduce the risk of heart disease, boost oral health, and improve blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Most UTIs begin when bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract enter the urethra and travel upward into the bladder.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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