gastrointestinal tract

Medical Dictionary

gastrointestinal tract n.
The part of the digestive system consisting of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

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Science Dictionary
gastrointestinal tract   (gās'trō-ĭn-těs'tə-nəl)  Pronunciation Key 
The digestive tract, especially of a human.
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Cultural Dictionary
gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) [(gas-troh-in-tes-tuh- nuhl)]

The stomach and intestines; the path that food follows once it leaves the esophagus.

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