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Definition of intestinal

intestinal

/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/
in · tes · ti · nal
Adverb:intestinally
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1

Relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines.

Example

"Consuming fermented foods can help maintain a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria."

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interwar
interweave
interwoven
intestinal
intestine
intifada
intimacy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French intestinal or Medieval Latin intestinalis, derived from Latin intestinum ('gut, intestine'), from intus ('within').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intestinal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intestinal
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