Definition of gastrointestinal
: of, relating to, affecting, or including both stomach and intestine
Updated on: 13 Jun 2018
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The company would then focus on medical-aesthetic products such as Botox, eye care, gastrointestinal medicines and drugs for central-nervous-system disorders, Mr. Saunders said at an Alliance Bernstein event in New York City.
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Triclosan appears to be readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Thomas Muller has also been included in the matchday squad despite still suffering from a gastrointestinal infection.
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In addition to strains of E. coli and C. diff that can cause gastrointestinal infections, the researchers also found species of shigella and salmonella bacteria.
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Why a cancer linked to outdoorsmen and sun-worshippers would be stymied after obese patients had their gastrointestinal tracts surgically altered is unclear.
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Giveaways from the vessel sanitation program, which prevents and responds to gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships.
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My first impression of Red Lobster as a killer of relationships and usurper of gastrointestinal equilibrium didn’t stop me from frequenting the place during my years at Rutgers.
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Upon the body’s first exposure to peanut protein, via the skin or gastrointestinal tract, there is no allergic reaction.
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First Known Use of gastrointestinal
1831
GASTROINTESTINAL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of gastrointestinal for English Language Learners
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medical : of or relating to both the stomach and the intestines
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medical Definition of gastrointestinal
: of, relating to, or affecting both stomach and intestine
- gastrointestinal distress
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