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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
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The most common side effects of agave inulin are gastrointestinal issues, particularly gas and bloating.
—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.
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Symptoms may be mild and usually include skin lesions and gastrointestinal issues.
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Word History
First Known Use
1831, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gastrointestinal
Dictionary Entries Near gastrointestinal
Cite this Entry
“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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
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