Word
gastrointestinal
Phoneticsgas·troin·testi·nal
US/ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstənəɫ/
UK/ɡˈæstɹɔɪntˌɛstɪnəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“He went to the doctor for a gastrointestinal checkup.”
contextual
“The patient reported severe gastrointestinal distress after eating the contaminated seafood.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
Common in science writing
“During droughts in East Africa, for example, watering holes have become hotspots for gastrointestinal nematode transmission among herbivores.” “The study identified gastrointestinal changes that occur shortly after the astronauts leave Earth and gravity behind.” Word family
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