gastrointestinal

American  

[gas-troh-in-tes-tuh-nl] / ˌgæs troʊ ɪnˈtɛs tə nl /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of, relating to, or affecting the stomach and intestines.

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gastrointestinal British  

/ ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the stomach and intestinal tract

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Etymology

Origin of gastrointestinal

First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal

Example Sentences

Jacob was diagnosed with the rare condition when he was a few days old, and since developed gastrointestinal dystonia, a debilitating stomach condition caused by neurological impairment.

From BBC

Antimony, which can trigger gastrointestinal problems, and chromium, a known carcinogen, were present above acceptable levels in 24.3% and 20% of the toys, respectively.

From Science Daily

The team monitored more than 96,000 participants for several years to see how long-term eating habits influenced the likelihood of developing this persistent gastrointestinal issue.

From Science Daily

After passing through mouse models with colitis, the sensors detected gastrointestinal bleeding within minutes.

From Science Daily

Combining low doses of the drug tirzepatide, a "dual agonist" that works, in part, by activating GLP-1 receptors, with the hormone oxytocin results in weight loss without gastrointestinal side effects in obese rats.

From Science Daily