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gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Medical Definition
gastrointestinal tract
noun
: the stomach and intestine as a functional unit
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