gastrointestinal

adjective gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal \ˌgas-trō-in-ˈtes-tə-n^əl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl\

medical : of or relating to both the stomach and the intestines

Full Definition of GASTROINTESTINAL

: of, relating to, affecting, or including both stomach and intestine

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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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