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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Some people experience gastrointestinal side effects, nausea, or headaches with creatine.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2025
The most common side effects were gastrointestinal related and generally mild to moderate in severity.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
The Camden County Health Department said it was notified of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Central Elementary in Haddonfield on Tuesday after reports of an unusual number of students experiencing symptoms.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Oshi Health, a nationwide virtual health clinic specializing in the treatment of digestive issues, found in their survey that women are far more likely than men to suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) distress during the holiday season.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2025
The most common side effects were gastrointestinal related and generally mild to moderate in severity.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
The Camden County Health Department said it was notified of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Central Elementary in Haddonfield on Tuesday after reports of an unusual number of students experiencing symptoms.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Oshi Health, a nationwide virtual health clinic specializing in the treatment of digestive issues, found in their survey that women are far more likely than men to suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) distress during the holiday season.
—Ayana Underwood, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gastrointestinal
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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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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