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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
Examples of gastrointestinal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The infections may cause upper respiratory tract infections that can be fatal, as well as conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, encephalitis and encephalopathy, the WHO says.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Further, an appropriate supplement may help conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or food intolerances and reduce unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Suzie Finkel Ms, Rd, Cdn, Health, 26 May 2024
Local physicians have found correlations between sewage pollution and gastrointestinal and respiratory issues.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Kimberly and Matt Dickson of South Bay Urgent Care, also task force members, have seen an uptick in gastrointestinal illness that appear to coincide with heavy rain.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1831, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gastrointestinal
Dictionary Entries Near gastrointestinal
Cite this Entry
“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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