gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Then there is the gut-brain axis, which sends biochemical messages between the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.
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Organic acids, which are produced during fermentation, may influence microbial balance in the gastrointestinal tract, says Soares.
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This may lead to dehydration, which affects how medications are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Organic acids, which are produced during fermentation, may influence microbial balance in the gastrointestinal tract, says Soares.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
This may lead to dehydration, which affects how medications are absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
The amatoxins the mushrooms produce can damage the kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 May 2026
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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