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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The most common side effects of agave inulin are gastrointestinal issues, particularly gas and bloating.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 July 2024
Keeping waste close to the body for so long can also put astronauts at risk of medical issues like urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal distress, according to the study.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Symptoms may be mild and usually include skin lesions and gastrointestinal issues.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
And then there’s the risk of exposure to mycotoxins—toxic compounds that can cause everything from gastrointestinal distress to neurological problems, Dr. Detwiler explains.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 July 2024
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 July 2024
Keeping waste close to the body for so long can also put astronauts at risk of medical issues like urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal distress, according to the study.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Symptoms may be mild and usually include skin lesions and gastrointestinal issues.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024
And then there’s the risk of exposure to mycotoxins—toxic compounds that can cause everything from gastrointestinal distress to neurological problems, Dr. Detwiler explains.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 July 2024
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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