gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Gut health includes the internal ecosystem known as the gut microbiome, which is made of trillions of live microorganisms that line the gastrointestinal tract.
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Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
So gastrointestinal tract cancers such as pancreatic cancer, appendix cancer, bile duct cancers have also all been rising significantly in people under the age of 50.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
The tail of a crayfish contains less ionic lithium than its gastrointestinal tract, gills, and hepatopancreas.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
The whale’s gastrointestinal tract was also full of food.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The gastrointestinal tract was full of food, as well.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Treatment for blister beetle poisoning in dogs may include supportive care to manage symptoms, such as intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration, medications to alleviate pain and discomfort and measures to protect the gastrointestinal tract from further damage.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
In birds, Rasmussen said, the virus grows in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Sara G. Miller, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
If dogs consume too much oil, this can cause build-up in the gastrointestinal tract, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
So gastrointestinal tract cancers such as pancreatic cancer, appendix cancer, bile duct cancers have also all been rising significantly in people under the age of 50.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
The tail of a crayfish contains less ionic lithium than its gastrointestinal tract, gills, and hepatopancreas.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
The whale’s gastrointestinal tract was also full of food.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The gastrointestinal tract was full of food, as well.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Treatment for blister beetle poisoning in dogs may include supportive care to manage symptoms, such as intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration, medications to alleviate pain and discomfort and measures to protect the gastrointestinal tract from further damage.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
In birds, Rasmussen said, the virus grows in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Sara G. Miller, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
If dogs consume too much oil, this can cause build-up in the gastrointestinal tract, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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