Gastrointestinal Tract

Generally refers to the digestive structures stretching from the MOUTH to ANUS, but does not include the accessory glandular organs (LIVER; BILIARY TRACT; PANCREAS).

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): A03.556

MeSH Unique ID: D041981

Entry Terms:

• Gastrointestinal Tracts
• GI Tract
• GI Tracts
• Digestive Tract
• Digestive Tracts

Previous Indexing:

• Gastrointestinal System (1965-2003)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestines
Intestinal Mucosa +
Intestine, Large +
Intestine, Small +
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Ileum +
Intestine, Large +
Jejunum
Mouth
Dentition
Salivary Glands +
Tongue +
Pharynx
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Duodenum +
Esophagus +
Stomach +