Synonyms

intestinal

American

[in-tes-tuh-nl, in-tes-tahyn-l] / ɪnˈtɛs tə nl, ˌɪn tɛsˈtaɪn l /

adjective

occurring in or affecting the intestines.
of, relating to, or resembling the intestines.

Other Word Forms

intestinally adverb
postintestinal adjective
subintestinal adjective

Etymology

Origin of intestinal

1590–1600; < New Latin intestīnālis; intestine, -al ¹

Example Sentences

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One possible reason is damage to the intestinal epithelium, a thin, single layer of cells that lines the intestine.

From Science Daily

Prior to the hernia surgery, the former president underwent intestinal surgery in April.

From BBC

In April, the right-wing former president underwent intestinal surgery.

From BBC

Scientists studying ancient sewer drains at the Roman fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall, have uncovered evidence that the people living there were infected with three different intestinal parasites: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.

From Science Daily

Even so, researchers still struggle to determine which specific bacteria or microbial products drive these differences or how they interact with intestinal tissues.

From Science Daily

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