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gastrointestinal
adjective
gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal
ˌga-strō-in-ˈte-stə-nᵊl
-ˈtes(t)-nəl
: of, relating to, affecting, or including both stomach and intestine
Examples of gastrointestinal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Probiotics can help diversify our gut bacteria and potentially benefit a variety of bodily functions, including those related to gastrointestinal diseases, high cholesterol, and immune function.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
Even common pain medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, cause tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year from gastrointestinal damage.
—Kevin F. Boehnke, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
But some can cause mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illnesses if consumed, the CDC says.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
Yet, as Bickel notes, GLP-1 has impacts that extend beyond the gastrointestinal system.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1831, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing gastrointestinal
Dictionary Entries Near gastrointestinal
Cite this Entry
“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
gastrointestinal
adjective
gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal
ˌgas-trō-in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or including both stomach and intestine
Medical Definition
gastrointestinal
adjective
gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal
ˌgas-trō-in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl
: of, relating to, or affecting both stomach and intestine
gastrointestinal distress
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