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Definition of gastrointestinal tract. medical. : the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines.
Food is broken down, bit by bit, until the molecules are small enough to be absorbed and the waste products are eliminated. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also called the digestive tract, alimentary canal, or gut, consists of a long continuous tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. It includes the following regions:mouthpharynxesophagusstomachsmall intestinelarge intestinerectumanus The tongue and teeth are accessory structures located in the mouth.