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

For example, with opioids, one of the things that happens is that your gut, your gastrointestinal system, slows down the receptors.

From Nautilus

Your body is trying to compensate by speeding up the gastrointestinal tract.

From Nautilus

Veteran virus trackers say they are chronicling something never before seen — the suppression of virtually every common respiratory and gastrointestinal virus besides the novel coronavirus.

From Washington Post

People have complained about nausea and gastrointestinal issues after taking high concentrations of CBD.

From Popular-Science

The device never actually functioned properly, and its failure made him move on to another area of the body—the upper gastrointestinal tract.

From Popular-Science

Surely all this graphic talk of gastrointestinal distress is making you queasy.

From The Daily Beast

After all, what says Christmas more than obligations, gastrointestinal distress, and insane dining companions?

From The Daily Beast

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract performs different digestive functions are various different locations.

From The Daily Beast

Muscle pain and gastrointestinal issues have also been noted.

From The Daily Beast

Annakeara Stinson, 25, says a doctor suggested she cut out gluten after she started experiencing gastrointestinal problems.

From The Daily Beast

Larger amounts are not uncommon in fevers, gastrointestinal disturbances, and certain nervous disorders.

From Project Gutenberg

Examination on autopsy revealed inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

From Project Gutenberg

If death is not caused soon, the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and malnutrition will last for a long time.

From Project Gutenberg

Acetic acid is irritant to the gastrointestinal tract, and may cause sudden paralysis of the heart.

From Project Gutenberg

If gastrointestinal symptoms predominate, acute gastric catarrh or inflammation of the intestines might be thought of.

From Project Gutenberg