Spanish Conversation · Level 158
29 words
Spanish word
gastrointestinal
Pronunciation
IPA/gastɾointestiˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivegastrointestinal
Example
Tengo síntomas gastrointestinales.
I have gastrointestinal symptoms.
More examples
¿Tienes síntomas gastrointestinales después de comer?
Do you have gastrointestinal symptoms after eating?
Core concept
Stomach and intestines considered together.
Common phrases
dolor gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal pain
síntomas gastrointestinales
gastrointestinal symptoms
Similar words
digestivo: Relating to digestion and the body's process of breaking down and absorbing food.
estomacal: Concerning discomfort, pain, or other problems located in the stomach.
abdominal: Pertaining to the abdomen and symptoms such as belly pain, bloating, or pressure.
Definition in Spanish
Describe lo relativo al estómago y a los intestinos, usado sobre todo en contextos médicos.
Word origin
From Greek gastro- 'stomach' plus Latin intestinalis 'of the intestines', joined in medical Latin to name matters concerning both stomach and intestines.
Usage tips
- A formal medical term common in reports and diagnoses, and in casual conversation speakers usually say estómago, intestinos, dolor de estómago, or problemas digestivos instead.