gastrointestinal tract

noun

medical

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

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Digestive enzymes act a bit like specialized scissors in the gastrointestinal tract, cutting nutrients into small particles for absorption. —

Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024 This includes SARS-CoV-2, which has been shown to be present in the gastrointestinal tract of infected individuals. —

Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 Unlike most drugs, which are small molecules that are chemically synthesized into pill form, GLP-1 medications are large molecules that are not easily taken up by the gastrointestinal tract. —

Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024 Belladonna contains atropine, which blocks cisapride from helping with the motility of your gastrointestinal tract. —

Mary Choy, Health, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gastrointestinal tract

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