gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Research shows that following a high-fiber diet can boost several aspects of health:
Supports gut health: Fiber helps promote regular bowel movements and encourages the growth of bacteria that produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
During this procedure, the gastrointestinal tract is changed so food bypasses most of the stomach and upper portion of the small intestine.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Antidepressants in general may cause side effects including an upset gastrointestinal tract, decreased libido, weight gain, headaches, insomnia, tremor or temperature changes, according to Joseph.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In the necropsy lab, Alyssa cut each monkey’s gastrointestinal tract from rectum to esophagus, picked it up with triple-gloved hands, and weighed it — part of their standard protocol for collecting and preserving tissues after dissection.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
During this procedure, the gastrointestinal tract is changed so food bypasses most of the stomach and upper portion of the small intestine.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Antidepressants in general may cause side effects including an upset gastrointestinal tract, decreased libido, weight gain, headaches, insomnia, tremor or temperature changes, according to Joseph.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
In the necropsy lab, Alyssa cut each monkey’s gastrointestinal tract from rectum to esophagus, picked it up with triple-gloved hands, and weighed it — part of their standard protocol for collecting and preserving tissues after dissection.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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