gastrointestinal system
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3.5
- noun
- /ˌɡæstroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl ˈsɪstəm/
- Specialized
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sistema gastrointestinal
- He experienced several symptoms that led him to consult a gastroenterologist for his gastrointestinal system issues.
But Kiefer had the same impact on my gastrointestinal system that supplemental fiber did, but also my mood was elevated.
- But Kiefer had the same impact on my gastrointestinal system that supplemental fiber did, but also my mood was elevated.
Examples
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PHOTO (COLOR): Understanding how probiotics influence the development and health of a young turkey's gastrointestinal system is a major component of ARS collaborative research with Mexican scientists.
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Essentially, there are three chemical actions of valerian: one has a direct sedating effect, one has a central nervous system sedating effect, and one acts to relax muscles in the gastrointestinal system.
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His gastrointestinal system was the first to fail; the others followed in short stead.
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But Kiefer had the same impact on my gastrointestinal system that supplemental fiber did, but also my mood was elevated.
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They're the the histiology, the Physiology of their gastrointestinal system is exactly the same.
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Incretin therapies work in different ways to increase the level of GLP-1 in the gastrointestinal system, stimulating insulin release in response to a meal.
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Imagine the Audubon's cottontail in the image as the demons that have possessed PZ's gastrointestinal system, and the jay as our Waves O' Healing Energy preparing to kick the rabbit's butt.
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Furthermore, unless you possess some odd malady where meat consumption causes your gastrointestinal system to instantly corrode, the arguable ill effects of this are consequently de minimis.
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Eating a balanced diet is essential for maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal system.
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The doctor explained that fiber is crucial for keeping the gastrointestinal system functioning smoothly.
Synonyms
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3.4
The parts of the body that break down food and take in nutrients
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3.4
A long tube made of muscle from the mouth to the anus that breaks down food and removes waste
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3.9
A tube in the body from the mouth to the anus where food is digested and waste leaves the body
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4.2
The tube in the body from the mouth to the anus that breaks down food and removes waste
A group of organs that digest and absorb food
A tube from the mouth to the anus where food is digested and waste leaves the body
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'gastrointestinal' (pertaining to the stomach and intestines) with 'system' (an ensemble of organs), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the organ system responsible for digestion and absorption. This compositional pattern is standard in medical noun phrases and has clear cross-linguistic equivalents, making it immediately comprehensible to learners who know the parts.
Etymology
The name gastrointestinal system comes from joining gastro-, meaning 'stomach', and intestinal, meaning 'intestines', so it literally names the body parts that digest food. That's why it means the organs that break down food and help the body 'take in' nutrients.