Pronunciation of 'Gastrointestinal'
The word 'gastrointestinal' refers to anything related to the stomach and intestines, commonly used in medical contexts. It is pronounced as 'ˌɡæstroʊˌɪnˈtɛstɪnəl' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'gastrointestinal' originates from Latin roots: 'gastro-' meaning 'stomach' and 'intestinal' meaning 'intestines'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to the stomach and intestines, often used in medical contexts to describe the gastrointestinal tract or associated conditions.
Pronounced as 'GAS-troh-in-TES-ti-nuhl'. 'GAS' as in 'gasoline', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'in' as in 'in', 'TES' as in 'test', 'ti' as in 'tin', and 'nuhl' as in 'null'.