gastrointestinal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gastrointestinal
First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal
Vocabulary lists containing gastrointestinal
Example Sentences
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However, the participants taking EloraTZP also experienced more frequent gastrointestinal adverse events, and they discontinued treatment at a far higher rate than people solely taking eloralintide or Zepbound.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Though widely considered safe for most people, the drugs can have side effects, such as gastrointestinal issues, muscle and bone loss and rare serious conditions like pancreatic inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The findings raise the possibility that future treatments for IBD and other gastrointestinal diseases could target specific protective pathways in selected cell types rather than suppressing the immune system broadly.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
HSD can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms because the connective tissue within the digestive system is stretchier.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He spent the rest of the night out in the cold, violently discharging the contents of his gastrointestinal tract.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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