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

As its name suggests, this gastrointestinal infection typically causes plenty of diarrhea and loose stools, alongside abdominal cramps and flu-like symptoms such as fever and malaise. —Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 26 Dec. 2025

Researchers have found that ginger supplements are effective in managing gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2025

Some kids may also experience gastrointestinal issues like vomiting and diarrhea. —Erika Edwards, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025

The most common side effects were gastrointestinal related and generally mild to moderate in severity. —Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 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