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

Among the symptoms: Fever Fatigue Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 May 2025

Importantly, there were no adverse events or gastrointestinal symptoms, and participants reported zero pain. —Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025

Side effects tended to be mild to moderate and included gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 14 May 2025

Her diagnosis: terminal, stage 4 gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma and peritoneal cancer. —Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025

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