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
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Shigella is a gastrointestinal illness that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping, Roy said at a June 18 news conference after the outbreak was detected around June 3.
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Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
This advancement could broaden its reach, potentially saving numerous lives by detecting and treating gastrointestinal issues early.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, other risk factors include those who smoke or experience secondhand smoke, have gastrointestinal conditions, or have certain types of cancers as people who are also more prone to experience a vitamin C deficiency.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 June 2024
Following dinner, family members fell ill with varying gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
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Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
This advancement could broaden its reach, potentially saving numerous lives by detecting and treating gastrointestinal issues early.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, other risk factors include those who smoke or experience secondhand smoke, have gastrointestinal conditions, or have certain types of cancers as people who are also more prone to experience a vitamin C deficiency.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 June 2024
Following dinner, family members fell ill with varying gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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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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