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

In fact, acute gastrointestinal illness is fairly uncommon on cruise ships, the agency says. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025

The Corona Animal Emergency Center issued a reminder to pet owners about possible gastrointestinal emergencies. —Lauren Liebhaber, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025

Not one shop or medical center onboard could supply guests with gastrointestinal suspension medication or replacement salts/fluid sachets. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

But the virus is more in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tissue of birds. —Jia H. Jung, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gastrointestinal

• gastrointestinal tract

Rhymes for gastrointestinal

• intestinal

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