noun
Uncommon
intestine
ihn-TEHS-tihn
Intestine (noun) means the long tube in the digestive system that food passes through after leaving the stomach, where nutrients are absorbed. Example: “The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food.”
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The long tube in the digestive system that food passes through after leaving the stomach, where nutrients are absorbed.
"The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food."
"Surgeons removed a damaged section of his large intestine."
How to use intestine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA key organ of digestion, divided into the small intestine and large intestine.
Common pairings
small intestine
large intestine
intestine lining
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Word forms
- Plural
- intestines
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Etymology
From Latin intestinum, "internal," describing an organ located inside the body.
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What does “intestine” mean?
The word “intestine” means the long tube in the digestive system that food passes through after leaving the stomach, where nutrients are absorbed. In plain terms, a key organ of digestion, divided into the small intestine and large intestine.
How do you pronounce “intestine”?
“Intestine” is pronounced ihn-TEHS-tihn (/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “intestine” in a sentence?
Here is “intestine” used in a sentence: “The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food.”
What is another word for “intestine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “intestine” include bowel, gut and tharm.
What part of speech is “intestine”?
“Intestine” is a noun.
Where does the word “intestine” come from?
The word “intestine” comes from Latin. From Latin intestinum, "internal," describing an organ located inside the body.
Is “intestine” a common word?
“Intestine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
