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
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This group addresses the specific needs and experiences of people of color living with gastrointestinal conditions like Crohn's disease.
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Robert Burakoff, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Common illnesses for those who live, work or go to school in close proximity to the Tijuana River include respiratory illness from breathing toxic fumes of hydrogen sulfide, gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea), skin infections, conjunctivitis and headaches, just to name a few.
—Kimberly Dickson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
More than 200 passengers on a transatlantic voyage aboard Queen Mary 2 have reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, prompting an active outbreak response by the Cunard Line and health authorities.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Babies and young children are vulnerable to dehydration, which is generally the most dangerous aspect of gastrointestinal illnesses; other groups at high risk include pregnant women, older people and anyone who is immunocompromised.
—Perri Klass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Robert Burakoff, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Common illnesses for those who live, work or go to school in close proximity to the Tijuana River include respiratory illness from breathing toxic fumes of hydrogen sulfide, gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea), skin infections, conjunctivitis and headaches, just to name a few.
—Kimberly Dickson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
More than 200 passengers on a transatlantic voyage aboard Queen Mary 2 have reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness, prompting an active outbreak response by the Cunard Line and health authorities.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Babies and young children are vulnerable to dehydration, which is generally the most dangerous aspect of gastrointestinal illnesses; other groups at high risk include pregnant women, older people and anyone who is immunocompromised.
—Perri Klass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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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
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