gastrointestinal tract
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His gastrointestinal tract mostly lays low, but he gets flare-ups every few months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
These toxins can affect your heart, bloodstream and even gastrointestinal tract, Elsayegh said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025
Such taste receptors aren’t limited to the tongue; they are also found in the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, fat cells, brain, muscle cells, thyroid and lungs.
From New York Times • May 29, 2024
The gut refers to our gastrointestinal tract that includes a series of hollow organs that are connected in a long, windy tube from the mouth all the way to the anus.
From Salon • May 10, 2024
He spent the rest of the night out in the cold, violently discharging the contents of his gastrointestinal tract.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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