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 endangered leopard developed gastrointestinal issues earlier this year, the zoo said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

CoQ10 interacts with various medications and may cause gastrointestinal side effects or trouble sleeping. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026

Davis was euthanized due to complications from chronic gastrointestinal issues that worsened recently despite care from the zoo's medical team. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Out of 88 trial participants, there were no adverse effects and good gastrointestinal tolerability for the daily pill, the company told STAT’s Elizabeth Cooney. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gastrointestinal

• gastrointestinal tract

Rhymes for gastrointestinal

• intestinal

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