gastrointestinal tract
gastrointestinal tract · gastrointestinal tracts
The digestive tract present in numerous animals, including humans, comprising the…The digestive tract present in numerous animals, including humans, comprising the stomach and intestines.
Meaning
1 sensesThe digestive tract present in numerous animals, including humans, comprising the stomach and intestines.
More definitions
- tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
Examples
1 sentencesHeadaches, stomachaches and infertility are all symptoms of celiac disease, an immune system disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract.
Forms
plural: gastrointestinal tracts| Singular | gastrointestinal tract |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination:alimentary canalalimentary tractdigestive tubedigestive tractGI tract