gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Promotes gut health: Whole grains support healthy gut microbiota (the ecosystem of bacteria and other microbes in the gastrointestinal tract), reducing inflammation and improving overall health.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Both calcium and magnesium compete for absorption in the same area of the gastrointestinal tract.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
The gut microbiome is a collection of microbes including bacteria, fungi and viruses that dwell in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The needles, if ingested, can irritate your pet's mouth and gastrointestinal tract due to their oils, PetMD reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Both calcium and magnesium compete for absorption in the same area of the gastrointestinal tract.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
The gut microbiome is a collection of microbes including bacteria, fungi and viruses that dwell in the gastrointestinal tract.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The needles, if ingested, can irritate your pet's mouth and gastrointestinal tract due to their oils, PetMD reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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