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

Cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness that causes diarrhea, weight loss, bloating and cramping, has spread across the country following the beginning of the outbreak in May. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

Many people are avoiding lettuce in the midst of the ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh produce and cause days—or even weeks—of miserable gastrointestinal illness. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026

Cyclospora infection can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that may appear about one week after exposure, though the timing can vary. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

French biotech company bioMérieux tracks trends in gastrointestinal pathogens by collecting test results from a network of laboratories. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 July 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