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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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Gut health includes the internal ecosystem known as the gut microbiome, which is made of trillions of live microorganisms that line the gastrointestinal tract.
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So gastrointestinal tract cancers such as pancreatic cancer, appendix cancer, bile duct cancers have also all been rising significantly in people under the age of 50.
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The tail of a crayfish contains less ionic lithium than its gastrointestinal tract, gills, and hepatopancreas.
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The whale’s gastrointestinal tract was also full of food.
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The gastrointestinal tract was full of food, as well.
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Treatment for blister beetle poisoning in dogs may include supportive care to manage symptoms, such as intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration, medications to alleviate pain and discomfort and measures to protect the gastrointestinal tract from further damage.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
In birds, Rasmussen said, the virus grows in the gastrointestinal tract.
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If dogs consume too much oil, this can cause build-up in the gastrointestinal tract, according to the American Kennel Club.
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
gastrointestinal tract
noun
: the stomach and intestine as a functional unit
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