Definition of gastrointestinal
: of, relating to, affecting, or including both stomach and intestine
Updated on: 19 Apr 2018
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But a visit to Whiteys can also result in gastrointestinal regret for some.
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Olympus controls about 85 percent of the U.S. market for gastrointestinal scopes, which can cost up to $40,000 apiece.
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About 50 Lawrence High School band members in Orlando, Fla., for a performing arts competition at Disney World fell ill with a gastrointestinal illness thought to have been the norovirus.
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Nearly 24 years later, Dominick was scheduled to get a colonoscopy, a procedure used to detect polyps in the gastrointestinal lining.
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Similar concerns exist with gastrointestinal (GI) bacteria, Dr. Leone says.
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With the opening ceremony set for Friday, an outbreak of the highly infectious gastrointestinal bug norovirus already has a solid lead at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in South Korea.
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Hairballs could be a sign of some underlying gastrointestinal problem, like inflammatory bowel syndrome, says Matthew Johnston, an associate professor at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
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These include difficulty in breathing leading to coughing; discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract causing cramps and vomiting; involuntary discharge of urine and defecation; running eyes; sweating; muscular weakness; and tremors or convulsions.
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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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