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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Vivtex, founded by MIT scientists, has developed a gastrointestinal screening and formulation platform to identify oral therapeutics, and the deal with Novo Nordisk expands its reach to metabolic diseases, the companies said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The drug appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile, with some gastrointestinal side effects that were mild to moderate, and which diminished over time, the companies said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Canine distemper virus is a highly contagious disease that attacks the host's respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.

From BBC

The frequency and volume of flatulence is a major reason people quit healthy, fiber-rich diets, which can be key to heading off gastrointestinal disorders and colon cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

He now wonders if he got a fever and severe gastrointestinal symptoms after rinsing his hands and coffee cup in the river.

From The Wall Street Journal

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