gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Scientists now understand that the gastrointestinal tract influences far more than just digestion.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Since the 1980s, research has increasingly focused on the neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers, that exist in both the brain and in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Normally, water is absorbed through a dog’s gastrointestinal tract.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
Research shows that following a high-fiber diet can boost several aspects of health:
Supports gut health: Fiber helps promote regular bowel movements and encourages the growth of bacteria that produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Since the 1980s, research has increasingly focused on the neurotransmitters, or chemical messengers, that exist in both the brain and in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Normally, water is absorbed through a dog’s gastrointestinal tract.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 2025
Research shows that following a high-fiber diet can boost several aspects of health:
Supports gut health: Fiber helps promote regular bowel movements and encourages the growth of bacteria that produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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