gastrointestinal
adjective
gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal
ˌga-strō-in-ˈte-stə-nᵊl 
-ˈtes(t)-nəl
: of, relating to, affecting, or including both stomach and intestine
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Passengers expecting outstanding cuisine aboard a luxury Silversea cruise liner spent much of their vacation in the ship's bathrooms with a gastrointestinal virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday.
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Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that impacts the gastrointestinal system with inflammation of the colon and intestines.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
The bacteria have been found in the tumors of various different gastrointestinal cancers and disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and appendicitis.3
Han said the Fusobacterium is one of the few bacteria that can cross both the blood-brain barrier and the placental barrier.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
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The Baylor team leveraged the fact that many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, infect urinary or gastrointestinal cells, thereby shedding into urine and feces — and thus wastewater.
—Simar Bajaj, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
In order to help prevent and control the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruises, all ships are subject to inspection by the CDC when operating in US ports and territorial waters.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Poor Magnesium Absorption People with certain gastrointestinal conditions (celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease) that cause malabsorption are at risk of developing a magnesium deficiency.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
Fertilizers may only cause gastrointestinal irritation, but some are more toxic and can kill.
—Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
Studies have found that increasing your intake of dietary fiber intake can help balance your blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance, as well as have protective effects against several cancers, including breast, ovarian, and gastrointestinal.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2024
Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that impacts the gastrointestinal system with inflammation of the colon and intestines.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
The bacteria have been found in the tumors of various different gastrointestinal cancers and disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and appendicitis.3
Han said the Fusobacterium is one of the few bacteria that can cross both the blood-brain barrier and the placental barrier.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Related: Male birth control research wins audience over at STAT Madness event
The Baylor team leveraged the fact that many viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, infect urinary or gastrointestinal cells, thereby shedding into urine and feces — and thus wastewater.
—Simar Bajaj, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
In order to help prevent and control the spread of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruises, all ships are subject to inspection by the CDC when operating in US ports and territorial waters.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Poor Magnesium Absorption People with certain gastrointestinal conditions (celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease) that cause malabsorption are at risk of developing a magnesium deficiency.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
Fertilizers may only cause gastrointestinal irritation, but some are more toxic and can kill.
—Sara Okeefe, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
Studies have found that increasing your intake of dietary fiber intake can help balance your blood sugar and reduce insulin resistance, as well as have protective effects against several cancers, including breast, ovarian, and gastrointestinal.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
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gastrointestinal
adjective
gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal
ˌgas-trō-in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or including both stomach and intestine
Medical Definition
gastrointestinal
adjective
gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal
ˌgas-trō-in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl
: of, relating to, or affecting both stomach and intestine
gastrointestinal distress
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