gastrointestinal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the digestive organs and their functions.

---

Variants

List of all variants of gastrointestinal that leads to same result
gastrointestinal , gastrointestinal tract

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words gaster, meaning 'stomach,' and intestinum, meaning 'intestines.'

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The human digestive system is about 30 feet long.

2. The stomach produces enough hydrochloric acid to dissolve a golf ball.

3. The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. digestive system: The collection of organs that process food for nutrient absorption and elimination of waste.

2. digestion: The process by which food is broken down into nutrients for absorption by the body.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'gastrointestinal' is widely used in medical contexts to discuss various conditions and diseases related to the digestive system.

How to Memorize "gastrointestinal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the digestive organs, including the stomach and intestines, working together to process food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gastrointestinal' with the digestive system and its functions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'gastrointestinal': 'Giant Salamander Transports Intestinal Nourishment.'

---

Memorize "gastrointestinal" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize gastrointestinal is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.