gastrointestinal

[gas-troh-in-tes-tuh-nl]

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or affecting the stomach and intestines.

gastrointestinal

/ ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the stomach and intestinal tract

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastrointestinal¹

First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal

Example Sentences

Antimony, which can trigger gastrointestinal problems, and chromium, a known carcinogen, were present above acceptable levels in 24.3% and 20% of the toys, respectively.

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The team monitored more than 96,000 participants for several years to see how long-term eating habits influenced the likelihood of developing this persistent gastrointestinal issue.

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After passing through mouse models with colitis, the sensors detected gastrointestinal bleeding within minutes.

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Combining low doses of the drug tirzepatide, a "dual agonist" that works, in part, by activating GLP-1 receptors, with the hormone oxytocin results in weight loss without gastrointestinal side effects in obese rats.

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Marine animals face similar challenges: beluga whales have documented gastrointestinal cancers, while farmed Atlantic salmon experience cardiomyopathy syndrome.

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