gastrointestinal
Translation
gastrointestinal
Examples
He has a gastrointestinal problem.
He has a gastrointestinal problem.
The gastrointestinal tract is very long.
The gastrointestinal tract is very long.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun He has a gastrointestinal problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: digestive, stomachic
Etymology
From Greek 'gaster' (stomach) and Latin 'intestinum' (intestine). It literally means 'of the stomach and intestines'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'gastro' relates to the stomach (like in 'gastric') and 'intestinal' relates to the intestines.