digestive tract

Scientific  

1. The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated. In higher vertebrates, it consists of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus.

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Example Sentences

IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and is marked by long-lasting inflammation in the digestive tract.

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While this effect is often treated as a localized problem, the consequences extend beyond the digestive tract.

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Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive tract that can lead to ongoing digestive problems, pain, and fatigue.

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The researchers also uncovered evidence of the virus in an unusual place: a sample taken from the digestive tract of a cow involved in a California research study.

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Once the signal is transmitted, most of the pill's electronic components safely break down in the stomach, while a tiny RF chip moves through the digestive tract and exits the body naturally.

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