gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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The gastrointestinal tract is packed with clues about health and disease, but much of it remains out of reach of standard diagnostic tools.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
There are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, some of which can be helpful and others harmful.
—Rena Goldman, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
High-impact sports can also destroy red blood cells, leading to iron deficiency anemia, while some athletes might also lose blood through their gastrointestinal tract, Hew-Butler says.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s because the microbes in your gastrointestinal tract convert resistant starch into compounds that reduce inflammation, lower your risk of chronic diseases, strengthen your overall gut health and lower your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
—Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
There are trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, some of which can be helpful and others harmful.
—Rena Goldman, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
High-impact sports can also destroy red blood cells, leading to iron deficiency anemia, while some athletes might also lose blood through their gastrointestinal tract, Hew-Butler says.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s because the microbes in your gastrointestinal tract convert resistant starch into compounds that reduce inflammation, lower your risk of chronic diseases, strengthen your overall gut health and lower your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
—Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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