Definition of Gastrointestinal tract

1. Noun. Tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination.

Exact synonyms: Alimentary Canal, Alimentary Tract, Digestive Tract, Digestive Tube, Gi Tract
Generic synonyms: Canal, Channel, Duct, Epithelial Duct
Group relationships: Digestive System, Gastrointestinal System, Systema Alimentarium, Systema Digestorium
Terms within: Breadbasket, Stomach, Tum, Tummy, Esophagus, Gorge, Gullet, Oesophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pharynx, Throat
Specialized synonyms: Enteron

Definition of Gastrointestinal tract

1. Noun. The digestive tract ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Gastrointestinal tract

1. The gastrointestinal tract starts from the oral cavity and proceeds to the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. (12 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gastrointestinal Tract

gastrohysterotomy
gastroileac
gastroileac reflex
gastroileitis
gastroileostomy
gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal agents
gastrointestinal bleeding
gastrointestinal disorder
gastrointestinal fistula
gastrointestinal haemorrhage
gastrointestinal hormone
gastrointestinal hormones
gastrointestinal system
gastrointestinal tract (current term)
gastrointestinal tracts
gastrointestinal transit
gastrointestinally
gastrojejunal
gastrojejunal loop obstruction syndrome
gastrojejunocolic
gastrojejunostomies
gastrojejunostomy
gastrokinesograph
gastrokinetic
gastrokinetics
gastrolavage
gastrolienal
gastrolienal ligament

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