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

However, frequently holding in bowel movements for too long can lead to constipation, uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms, and chronic health problems. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026

Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026

In contrast, Danish drugmaker Zealand Pharma plunged to the bottom of the index after studies of its experimental weight loss medicine raised concerns over gastrointestinal side effects. —Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,tanaya MacHeel,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 June 2026

Bialik wrote that the experience gave her a new appreciation for people living with chronic gastrointestinal conditions, and reflected on the complicated realization about body image and the pressure to lose weight, particularly in Hollywood. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 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