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gastrointestinal tract

Scientific  
/ găs′trō-ĭn-tĕstə-nəl /
  1. The digestive tract, especially of a human.


gastrointestinal tract Cultural  
  1. The stomach and intestines; the path that food follows once it leaves the esophagus.


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When that same sugar content is introduced to an upset gastrointestinal tract, it can pull in extra water, leading to more diarrhea.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

These toxins can affect your heart, bloodstream and even gastrointestinal tract, Elsayegh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

Unlike bacteria, the microorganism is less likely to exchange genetic material with other microbes and doesn't take up residence in the gastrointestinal tract where it could potentially disrupt microbial communities.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 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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