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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Advertisement Bishop noted that there is a growing body of research showing cyanobacteria can produce many different types of toxins, including liver toxins, neurotoxins and gastrointestinal toxins.
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The high amount of lead, in particular, likely contributed to his gastrointestinal issues and deafness, the researchers write in the paper.
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The high amount of lead, in particular, likely contributed to his gastrointestinal issues and deafness, the researchers write in the paper.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2024
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 19 May. 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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