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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Ingesting water from an unclean bottle can result in gastrointestinal or respiratory issues, says Qinchun Rao, a professor of Food and Nutrition at Florida State University.
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Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
One of those was Jesse Jerome Dean, Jr., a 58-year-old man from the Bahamas, who died in ICE custody after suffering an undiagnosed gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
When to Talk to a Healthcare Provider Mild gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating or gas are normal at times.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
One of those was Jesse Jerome Dean, Jr., a 58-year-old man from the Bahamas, who died in ICE custody after suffering an undiagnosed gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
When to Talk to a Healthcare Provider Mild gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating or gas are normal at times.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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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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