Intestinal: meaning, definitions and examples

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intestinal

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ›stษชnษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intestinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคคเฅ‹เค‚ เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช intestinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ intestinal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัˆะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jelitowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ธใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intestinal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intestinal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrsak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ(่…ธ)์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™evnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤrevnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrevesni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพarmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฆแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸฤฑrsaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,587 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.