intestinal
AmericanOther Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of intestinal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, died in July aged 75 after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
People who carry HLA-DRB1*01:03 are substantially more likely to develop antibodies that interfere with IL-10, providing an explanation for how this genetic risk factor can contribute to severe intestinal inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
A diverse gut microbiome is generally considered important for maintaining digestive health and supporting the stability of the intestinal environment.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Because problems with the intestinal barrier are associated with several gastrointestinal disorders, a treatment that strengthens this barrier might have benefits beyond protecting the liver.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
“My mother has intestinal angina. When she gets an attack, her belly hurts so much that she rolls around on her bed.”
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a wordDefinitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
