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Definition of tract
1a : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function the digestive tractb : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function
2 : an area either large or small: such asa : an indefinite stretch of landb : a defined area of land
3 : extent or lapse of time
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Origin and Etymology of tract
Middle English tracte, from Latin tractus action of drawing, extension, from trahere to pull, draw
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Definition of tract
: a pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda; also : a piece of writing that is suggestive of such a tract
Origin and Etymology of tract
Middle English, treatise, from Medieval Latin tractus, perhaps alteration of Latin tractatus tractate
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Definition of tract
: verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons)
Origin and Etymology of tract
Middle English tracte, from Medieval Latin tractus, from Latin, action of drawing, extension; perhaps from its being sung without a break by one voice
TRACT Defined for Kids
Definition of tract for Students
1 : an indefinite stretch of land a large tract of forest
2 : a defined area of land 40 acre tracts
3 : a system of body parts or organs that serve some special purpose The kidneys and bladder are part of the urinary tract.
Definition of tract for Students
: a pamphlet of political or religious ideas and beliefs
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of tract
1: a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function the digestive tract—see gastrointestinal tract, lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract
2: a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function and especially one within the spinal cord or brain—called also fiber tract; see corticospinal tract, olfactory tract, optic tract, spinothalamic tract; compare fasciculus b
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