gastrointestinal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of gastrointestinal
First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal
Vocabulary lists containing gastrointestinal
Example Sentences
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Shigella and salmonella are gastrointestinal infections which can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fever.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
He entered the program with a history of gastrointestinal issues and abdominal surgeries.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Between 40 and 70 percent of patients on these drugs report gastrointestinal adverse effects, like acid reflux, chronic diarrhea, and/or constipation.
From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026
Importantly, the compound works only within the gastrointestinal tract, which may help avoid unwanted side effects elsewhere in the body.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
“No. It’s just indigestion. Of course, indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term that describes a wide range of gastrointestinal maladies.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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