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

Common symptoms include: Fever Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants Death Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

Magnesium: Supplemental magnesium can cause gastrointestinal issues, such as stomach cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

Armstrong, a co-author of the AAP guidelines, notes that kids should first be screened for existing severe gastrointestinal issues or family history of thyroid cancer—some studies suggest a slight risk increase associated with GLP-1 drugs. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 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