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

In a healthy body, the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach, colon, and intestines and is commonly called the "gut," carefully controls which nutrients pass into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

I pause, then hop to the left edge for the rest, which creates a sound I can only describe as gastrointestinal.

From Literature

The poisonous toxins from the death cap can result in a delayed gastrointestinal symptoms that may not appear until 6 to 24 hours after eating it.

From Los Angeles Times

They found that 52% stopped taking it within a year, citing cost and unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects.

From MarketWatch

To reduce any risk of gastrointestinal blockage, the MIT team designed a bioresorbable system that can safely degrade after use.

From Science Daily