gastrointestinal

American

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

adjective

Anatomy.

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

gastrointestinal British

/ ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl /

adjective

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

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This could include the easier option of taking a pill, fewer gastrointestinal side effects, or drugs that address the loss of lean muscle mass.

From MarketWatch

Investors pay close attention to discontinuation rates for obesity drugs given their high rates of nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort.

From MarketWatch

The patient later experienced several episodes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and died on day 171.

From Science Daily

GLP-1 drugs influence hunger by altering communication between the gut and the brain, and they can cause side effects that include appetite loss, decreased muscle mass, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

From Science Daily

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

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