Intestine: meaning, definitions and examples

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intestine

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ›stษ™ษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological structure

The intestine is a long, tube-like organ in the digestive system that processes food after it has been partially digested in the stomach. It is divided into two main parts: the small intestine and the large intestine. The former is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption, while the latter is involved in water absorption and waste elimination.

Synonyms

bowels, digestive tract, gut

Examples of usage

  • The small intestine is crucial for nutrient absorption.
  • Doctors performed surgery on his large intestine.
  • Fibers are important for maintaining intestinal health.
  • An infection in the intestine can lead to serious health issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "intestine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intestino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Darm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ usus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jelito

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ธ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intestin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intestino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrsak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ (jang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุนุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™evo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤrevo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚  (chรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrevo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพarmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸฤฑrsaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intestino

Etymology

The term 'intestine' originates from the Latin word 'intestinus', meaning 'internal' or 'inward'. This Latin root itself derives from the prefix 'in-' indicating 'within' plus 'testa', meaning 'an inner layer or shell'. The transition of the term into English occurred around the late Middle Ages. Initially, the word referred broadly to the inner parts of living beings, but its meaning gradually narrowed to signify the tubes in biological systems involved in the digestion process. Over time, the intestines have been extensively studied, leading to advancements in medical understanding of gastrointestinal health and diseases.

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