gastrointestinal

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

/ ˌgæs troʊ ɪnˈtɛs tə nl /

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adjective Anatomy.

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

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Origin of gastrointestinal

First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal

Words nearby gastrointestinal

gastroenterostomy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroesophageal sphincter, gastrohepatic, gastrohepatic omentum, gastrointestinal, gastrointestinal series, gastrointestinal tract, gastrojejunostomy, gastrolith, gastrology

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How to use gastrointestinal in a sentence

For example, with opioids, one of the things that happens is that your gut, your gastrointestinal system, slows down the receptors.
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Your body is trying to compensate by speeding up the gastrointestinal tract.
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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.
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People have complained about nausea and gastrointestinal issues after taking high concentrations of CBD.
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The device never actually functioned properly, and its failure made him move on to another area of the body—the upper gastrointestinal tract.
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Surely all this graphic talk of gastrointestinal distress is making you queasy.
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After all, what says Christmas more than obligations, gastrointestinal distress, and insane dining companions?
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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract performs different digestive functions are various different locations.
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Muscle pain and gastrointestinal issues have also been noted.
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Annakeara Stinson, 25, says a doctor suggested she cut out gluten after she started experiencing gastrointestinal problems.
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Larger amounts are not uncommon in fevers, gastrointestinal disturbances, and certain nervous disorders.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Examination on autopsy revealed inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
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If death is not caused soon, the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and malnutrition will last for a long time.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
Acetic acid is irritant to the gastrointestinal tract, and may cause sudden paralysis of the heart.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture
If gastrointestinal symptoms predominate, acute gastric catarrh or inflammation of the intestines might be thought of.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle|U.S. Department of Agriculture

British Dictionary definitions for gastrointestinal

gastrointestinal

/ (ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl) /

adjective

of or relating to the stomach and intestinal tract

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