gastrointestinal
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4.6
- adjective
- /ˌɡæstroʊˌɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/
- Specialized
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gastrointestinal
- Additionally, some individuals may experience gastrointestinal discomfort or adverse reactions from these artificial sweeteners.
- gastrointestinal tract
- gastrointestinal symptoms
- gastrointestinal illness
It can lead to gastrointestinal bloating, maybe even joint pain.
- It can lead to gastrointestinal bloating, maybe even joint pain.
- I think it can cause gastrointestinal issues in dogs and cats and people.
- Yes, fecal transplants may help treat gastrointestinal infections and other conditions.
- I want to tell you about some recent findings we've got on gut or gastrointestinal symptoms.
- For example, more frequent drinking has been linked to a higher risk of gastrointestinal cancers.
- A low FODMAP diet is only necessary for people who suffer with gastrointestinal issues.
- But some signs in like dogs and cats is a drooling, lethargy, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset.
- They've also been linked to allergies, asthma, gastrointestinal issues, rashes and mental health disorders.
- I'm breaking down, breaking down, breaking down my I'm having massive gastrointestinal issues, panic attacks, meltdowns, like tantrums, frankly.
- Attributed to an epidemic of gastrointestinal disorders.
- So these electrical patterns, these electrical waves that are going into that are being propagated by the gastrointestinal tract.
Examples
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SIDNEY: I need to speak to someone in the gastrointestinal department.
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For example, more frequent drinking has been linked to a higher risk of gastrointestinal cancers.
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There was an issue last time I was here, a gastrointestinal issue on my part.
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And I would like to focus on the gastrointestinal issues.
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I think it can cause gastrointestinal issues in dogs and cats and people.
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We're here to see the gastrointestinal specialist.
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The main advantage of a low dose is the lower frequency of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects.
Academic text (1991) -
Yes, fecal transplants may help treat gastrointestinal infections and other conditions.
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Most side effects involve the gastrointestinal tract and are characterized as mild or moderate.
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My child has terrible gastrointestinal issues, and no one will take them seriously.
Synonyms
Relating to the stomach and intestines where food is digested
Compounds
- Specialized
3
3.9
A tube in the body from the mouth to the anus where food is digested and waste leaves the body
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1
3.7
An illness that affects the stomach and intestines, often from bad food or water
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1
3.5
A group of organs like the stomach and intestines that break down and take in food
- Specialized
A small chemical made in the stomach and intestines that controls digestion and how food moves
Surface Forms
Morphology
gastrointestinal = intestinal (semi-transparent) = gastro + intestine + al
Formed by prefixing the medical combining form 'gastro-' to the adjective 'intestinal'; 'gastro-' is specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.
Etymology
Gastrointestinal joins gastro- meaning 'stomach' and intestinal from intestine meaning 'bowel' or 'gut', like in gastric. So, it refers to the stomach and the intestines.