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

The action was taken due to concerns that the cucumbers may be contaminated with salmonella, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious gastrointestinal illness, according to the FDA. —Doc Louallen, ABC News, 29 Nov. 2024

These gastrointestinal symptoms are usually mild and don’t last long. —Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024

From its versatile use in cooking to its beneficial effects on blood pressure, blood sugar, lipids, and gastrointestinal symptoms, cardamom is a valuable addition to culinary and wellness practices. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 25 Nov. 2024

Generally, about one-third of people who start the race each year don’t finish for one reason or another: injury, gastrointestinal distress, dehydration, exhaustion. —Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 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