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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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Example Sentences

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The wife was suffering from "gastrointestinal symptoms" and "deteriorated" during a flight to Johannesburg on April 25, the WHO said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Health officials say the sick passengers have symptoms like fevers along with gastrointestinal and respiratory issues.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Shigella and salmonella are gastrointestinal infections which can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

No fever, no gastrointestinal distress, nothing resembling a cold, flu or Covid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

She was given an endoscopy, an MRI, and a barium swallow to test her gastrointestinal tract.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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