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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gastrointestinal

First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The poisonous toxins from the death cap can result in a delayed gastrointestinal symptoms that may not appear until 6 to 24 hours after eating it.

From Los Angeles Times

They found that 52% stopped taking it within a year, citing cost and unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects.

From MarketWatch

To reduce any risk of gastrointestinal blockage, the MIT team designed a bioresorbable system that can safely degrade after use.

From Science Daily

People in exercise programs occasionally experienced muscle or joint injuries, while those taking antidepressants reported typical medication-related issues such as fatigue and gastrointestinal problems.

From Science Daily

There is still huge demand for new types of weight-loss medications, including pills, as well as drugs with fewer gastrointestinal side effects and medications that don’t lead to muscle loss.

From MarketWatch

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023