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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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Constipation may stick around longer than other gastrointestinal side effects like nausea.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The claim Among the most common assertions about colostrum is its ability to improve a range of gastrointestinal woes.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 June 2026
That said, individuals who are immunocompromised, critically ill, have severe gastrointestinal disorders, or have specific allergies should consult their physician before starting a probiotic supplement.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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