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

Recent Examples on the Web

Three of the children had to have surgeries as infants because of their illnesses, and all of them continue to struggle with gastrointestinal issues, an attorney for the mothers said during trial. —Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, Sawyer-Williams is restarting the lowest dose of the pill after pausing the drug due to gastrointestinal side effects. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026

Consuming large amounts of fiber (such as adding chia seeds or psyllium husk to your water) too quickly can cause gastrointestinal distress, Ormsby says. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Alexis Anzo, co-owner of Bamboo Juices in Serenbe, notes there are clinical cases where low-fiber makes sense, including certain gastrointestinal conditions and cancer therapies that rely on rapid nutrient absorption. —Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gastrointestinal

• gastrointestinal tract

Rhymes for gastrointestinal

• intestinal

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