gastrointestinal tract

noun

medical

: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines

Examples of gastrointestinal tract in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts believe that constipation from antipsychotics may be due to the medication slowing the movement of your gastrointestinal tract, making bowel movements more difficult.2 Not drinking enough fluids or getting enough exercise are factors that may also contribute to constipation. —Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025

While probiotics help with digestion by improving the microorganisms in your gut, turmeric can help control inflammation within your gastrointestinal tract. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 2 Apr. 2025

Caffeine can also affect your gastrointestinal tract in different ways. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

These compounds can affect your heart, bloodstream and even gastrointestinal tract, Elsayegh said. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025

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Medical Definition

gastrointestinal tract

noun

: the stomach and intestine as a functional unit