intestines

Cultural  

1. The part of the gastrointestinal tract that extends from the stomach to the anus. The intestines are further subdivided into the large intestine and small intestine. (See digestive system.)

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Example Sentences

It is a hormone your intestines release after every meal, a chemical signal between your gut and your brain that says Slow down, you’ve had enough.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

To address this issue, the scientists tested a "gut-restricted" version designed to act only in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

The microbiome refers to the community of bacteria that naturally live in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

In a healthy body, the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach, colon, and intestines and is commonly called the "gut," carefully controls which nutrients pass into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Since long intestines and large brains are both massive energy consumers, it’s hard to have both.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari