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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If contaminated floodwater is swallowed, or pollutes drinking water, this can lead to gastrointestinal illnesses such as stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
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Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Roughly 38% of the participants experienced mild gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and constipation.
—Julia Ries, Health, 10 July 2025
Those with gastrointestinal conditions may need to limit or avoid beans due to potential digestive discomfort.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Common symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Roughly 38% of the participants experienced mild gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and constipation.
—Julia Ries, Health, 10 July 2025
Those with gastrointestinal conditions may need to limit or avoid beans due to potential digestive discomfort.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
Common symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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“Gastrointestinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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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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