gastrointestinal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gastrointestinal
First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal
Vocabulary lists containing gastrointestinal
Example Sentences
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He now wonders if he got a fever and severe gastrointestinal symptoms after rinsing his hands and coffee cup in the river.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
These worms are caught through contact with food or water that has been infected by soil contaminated with worm eggs and infections cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, malnutrition and anaemia.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025
Importantly, semaglutide was not associated with higher risks for severe gastrointestinal disorders, pancreatitis, psychiatric disorders or kidney injury.
From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2023
These bacteria then produce toxins which can not be deactivated by cooking or re-heating; these toxins can cause severe gastrointestinal disease.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2023
Bob Cameron, 87, had gone to to his hometown hospital in Hallock with severe gastrointestinal bleeding and COVID-19.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2021
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