gastrointestinal
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstənəɫ// UK //ɡˈæstɹɔɪntˌɛstɪnəl// gas·troin·testi·nal
adj. relating to the stomach and the intestines. You use this word when talking about the parts of your body that digest food.
adj. relating to the stomach and the intestines. Typically describes the organs, processes, or disorders of the digestive system.
He went to the doctor for a gastrointestinal checkup.
The patient reported severe gastrointestinal distress after eating the contaminated seafood.
Modern medicine has developed various non-invasive techniques to monitor gastrointestinal health, allowing doctors to identify inflammation in the digestive tract without surgery.
Usage
Typically used in medical or scientific contexts; often appears before nouns like 'tract', 'disorder', or 'health'.