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Definition of «gi»

The term GI stands for Gastrointestinal. In a layman's terms, it refers to the digestive system which includes the stomach and intestines. This is the system responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that our body can absorb and use as energy or building blocks for growth and repair of tissues.

Usage examples

  1. "Gi" can be used as a prefix in words related to karate techniques, such as "giyaku" meaning "reverse" or "gihan" meaning "counter attack."
  2. In Italian, "gi" is often used as a conjunction meaning "already." For example, "gi visto" means "already seen."
  3. In Tibetan Buddhism, "gi" is a term used to refer to the middle way or the path towards enlightenment.
  4. In Swedish, "gi" is a slang term for "give" or "to give." For instance, "gi mig boken" translates to "give me the book."
  5. "Gi" can also be an abbreviation for various terms, such as "General Intelligence" or "Graphic Interchange" in technology.
  6. "Gi" is the ticker symbol for the Gillette Company, an American company known for its shaving products.
  7. In Vietnamese, "gi" means "make" or "do." For instance, "làm gì" translates to "what are you doing?" or "what are you making?"

Phrases with «gi»

Sentences with «gi»

  • It's sometimes easy to overlook the importance of GI tract health. (youngliving.com)
  • If you include more foods with a low GI in your diet, your body will digest these foods slowly. (foodpyramid.com)
  • Also signed new GI bill offering $ 78 billion in tuition assistance over a decade, and provided multiple tax credits to encourage businesses to hire veterans. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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