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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Communities living near these extraction sites report people suffering from skin diseases, gastrointestinal illnesses, reproductive health problems and chronic health conditions associated with long‑term exposure to heavy metals in polluted water and soil.
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Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Almost three years ago, Chris Goldsmith was diagnosed with a rare stage four cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of cancer where fewer than 4,000 people are diagnosed each year in the United States.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The most common side effects of fish oil supplements are gastrointestinal, including belching, nausea, heartburn and loose stools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
That shift, Lofton explained, can trigger gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Almost three years ago, Chris Goldsmith was diagnosed with a rare stage four cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), a type of cancer where fewer than 4,000 people are diagnosed each year in the United States.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The most common side effects of fish oil supplements are gastrointestinal, including belching, nausea, heartburn and loose stools.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
That shift, Lofton explained, can trigger gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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