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

In this mice study, Ansorge and colleagues observed that developing antidepressants capable of increasing serotonin levels only in the cells lining the small and large intestines might help prevent gastrointestinal complications in babies and also drastically improve the mood of depressed patients. —Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Low magnesium levels have been associated with gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.1 Magnesium relaxes the skeletal muscles, and a deficiency can cause severe digestive discomfort. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024

Symptoms typically appear 12 to 48 hours after exposure and include gastrointestinal issues like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gastrointestinal

• gastrointestinal tract

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