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gastrointestinal

[ gas-troh-in-tes-tuh-nl ]

adjective

Anatomy.
  1. of, relating to, or affecting the stomach and intestines.


gastrointestinal

/ ˌɡæٰəʊɪˈɛɪə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the stomach and intestinal tract
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gastrointestinal1

First recorded in 1825–35; gastro- + intestinal
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Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness, often linked to contact with animals, particularly young farm animals.

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Longer and more intense workouts may cause increased gastrointestinal issues, like nausea and stomach discomfort, so trainers focus on consistent, moderately intense workouts.

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According to UKHSA, some of the higher numbers may be attributable to the use of PCR multiplex technology, which can detect multiple gastrointestinal pathogens in one test.

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Raw water carries the risk of serious gastrointestinal infection from a wide variety of pathogens.

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The patient, who was originally treated for a cancerous brain tumour, said he had suffered fatigue, joint pain, gastrointestinal distress, recurrent mouth ulcers and nausea, because of the ongoing treatment.

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