adjective
intestinal
ihn-TEHS-tih-nuhl
adjective
1
Relating to the intestines.
"The infection caused severe intestinal pain."
How to Use Intestinal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the intestines, part of the digestive system.
Common pairings
intestinal tract
intestinal bacteria
intestinal discomfort
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Etymology
From Latin intestinalis, from intestinum, "intestine."