gastrointestinal
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/ˌɡæstroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/
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/ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/
stomach and intestines
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gastrointestinal' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'gaster' meaning 'stomach' and 'intestinum' meaning 'intestine'.
Historical Evolution
'gastrointestinal' evolved from the Latin words 'gaster' and 'intestinum' and eventually became the modern English word 'gastrointestinal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the stomach and intestines', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/31 09:55