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

When to see a doctor Usually, gastrointestinal side effects are tolerable and can improve with simple remedies, says Johns. —Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

The plant contains compounds that can lead to gastrointestinal distress if ingested by dogs. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026

Those who had early childhood stress had a greater risk of gastrointestinal symptoms. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026

In February, the agency said 27 people were sickened in an outbreak of an unknown gastrointestinal illness on board a luxury cruise ship, the Regent Seven Seas, which was sailing from Miami to Honolulu. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Mar. 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