gastrointestinal

American

[gas-troh-in-tes-tuh-nl] / ˌgæs troʊ ɪnˈtɛs tə nl /

adjective

Anatomy.

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

gastrointestinal British

/ ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl /

adjective

of or relating to the stomach and intestinal tract

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Etymology

Origin of gastrointestinal

First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal

Vocabulary lists containing gastrointestinal

Body Language: Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach")

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gastrointestinal

HSD can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms because the connective tissue within the digestive system is stretchier.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

First came reports this summer of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal food-borne illness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

When people eat produce that’s contaminated with cyclospora, it leads to a severe gastrointestinal illness called cyclosporiasis, which is characterized by watery diarrhea and cramping.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions can sometimes cause symptoms that affect the entire body.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

First, Mr. Kleiman, our merry sunshine, had another bout of gastrointestinal hemorrhaging yesterday and will have to stay in bed for at least three weeks.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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