Intestinal: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉบ
intestinal
[ ษชnหtษstษชnษl ]
relating to intestines
Intestinal refers to anything that is connected to or associated with the intestines, which are the long, tube-like organs in the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place. Issues pertaining to this area of the body often involve the small and large intestines.
Synonyms
digestive, enteric, gastrointestinal
Examples of usage
- Intestinal health is crucial for overall well-being.
- He suffered from an intestinal infection.
- The doctor explained the intestinal blockage.
- Proper diet can promote intestinal function.
Translations
Translations of the word "intestinal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intestinal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคคเฅเค เคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช intestinal
๐ฎ๐ฉ intestinal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธัะบะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ jelitowy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ธใฎ
๐ซ๐ท intestinal
๐ช๐ธ intestinal
๐น๐ท baฤฤฑrsak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ(่ ธ)์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ stลevnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤrevnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤrevesni
๐ฎ๐ธ รพarmur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ baฤฤฑrsaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ intestinal
Etymology
The word 'intestinal' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'intestinus', meaning 'internal' or 'within', which is derived from ' intestinum', referring specifically to the intestines. This Latin terminology reflects the Greek term 'enteron', which also means 'intestine'. The usage of the term has evolved over the centuries, becoming more specialized in medical contexts, particularly with the advancement of anatomy and physiology. In modern English, 'intestinal' has been consistently associated with discussions surrounding the digestive system and related health issues, making it commonly used in both medical literature and everyday conversations about health.