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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ABC News,
1 July 2026
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Southeast and Mid-Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the origin and cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Fibre can also be a prebiotic, feeding the trillions of gastrointestinal bacteria that support our immune and nervous systems.
—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Side Effects of Wegovy HD The most common adverse reactions reported with Wegovy HD were gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
29 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 3 Jul. 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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