Gastrointestinal system
| Gastrointestinal system | |
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| Term | Gastrointestinal system |
| Short definition | gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul STROH-mul TOO-mer) A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract . Some gastrointestinal stromal tumors can grow slowly over time, while others can grow and spread very quickly. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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gastrointestinal system - (pronounced) (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-null SIS-tem) The organs that absorb food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body uses for energy , growth and tissue repair can use. Waste products that the body cannot use leave the body through bowel movements. The gastrointestinal system includes the mouth, pharynx (pharynx), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It also includes the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which produce digestive juices and enzymes that help the body digest food and liquids. Also called digestive system
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