gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Once ingested, these materials can become lodged in the gastrointestinal tract, causing a dangerous obstruction.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
In some cases, a biopsy from other tissues, such as the gastrointestinal tract, may be necessary to make the diagnosis.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
Digestive enzymes act a bit like specialized scissors in the gastrointestinal tract, cutting nutrients into small particles for absorption.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
This includes SARS-CoV-2, which has been shown to be present in the gastrointestinal tract of infected individuals.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
In some cases, a biopsy from other tissues, such as the gastrointestinal tract, may be necessary to make the diagnosis.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
Digestive enzymes act a bit like specialized scissors in the gastrointestinal tract, cutting nutrients into small particles for absorption.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
This includes SARS-CoV-2, which has been shown to be present in the gastrointestinal tract of infected individuals.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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