gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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The damage that glass fragments can do to your gastrointestinal tract depends on their sharpness, shape and size.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
This fluid loss disrupts the balance of water in the gastrointestinal tract and stool, which can cause constipation.1
Clonidine works by reducing the nerve signals from the brain that tighten blood vessels.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
The first-stage larvae then take a ride through the rat's gastrointestinal tract and are excreted, lying in wait of a snug or snail.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Following a complete necropsy, those at the aquarium found that Chappy's intestines were wrapped around his mesentery, contributing to his digestive issues while cutting off blood supply to much of his gastrointestinal tract.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
This fluid loss disrupts the balance of water in the gastrointestinal tract and stool, which can cause constipation.1
Clonidine works by reducing the nerve signals from the brain that tighten blood vessels.
—Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025
The first-stage larvae then take a ride through the rat's gastrointestinal tract and are excreted, lying in wait of a snug or snail.
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Following a complete necropsy, those at the aquarium found that Chappy's intestines were wrapped around his mesentery, contributing to his digestive issues while cutting off blood supply to much of his gastrointestinal tract.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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