digestive tract

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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

It is typically attributed to slow movement in the intestines, meaning food and waste do not travel through the digestive tract quickly enough.

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Such genetic damage may increase the likelihood of cancers affecting the central nervous system, digestive tract, and blood-forming tissues.

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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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