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Gastrointestinal Tract MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Gastrointestinal Tract
Tree Number(s)
A03.556
Unique ID
D041981
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D041981
Scope Note
Generally refers to the digestive structures stretching from the MOUTH to ANUS, but does not include the accessory glandular organs (LIVER; BILIARY TRACT; PANCREAS).
Entry Term(s)
Digestive Tract
GI Tract
Previous Indexing
Gastrointestinal System (1965-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004
History Note
2004
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2004/01/01
Gastrointestinal Tract Preferred
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