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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
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The most common side effects of anti-inflammatory supplements are gastrointestinal ones like loose stools or heartburn.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
The most common side effects were gastrointestinal, such as nausea and diarrhea, and mild to moderate in severity.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2024
Symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions that are sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 1 Aug. 2024
Unsafe levels of fecal matter in swimming water can cause gastrointestinal disease.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 30 July 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 18 Aug. 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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