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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > drugs > gastrointestinal agents
Preferred Term:

gastrointestinal agents

Definition:
Drugs used for their effects on the gastrointestinal system, as to control gastric acidity, regulate gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improve digestion.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Full
Broader Concept:
drugs
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Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • gastrointestinal drugs
  • digestants
  • gastric agents
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9862
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