intestinal
adjective
in·tes·ti·nal
in-ˈte-stə-nᵊl 
-ˈtes(t)-nəl,
-ˈte-sᵊn-əl,
British often ˌin-(ˌ)te-ˈstī-nᵊl
1
: affecting, occurring, or living in the intestine
2
: of, relating to, or being the intestine
intestinally
adverb
Examples of intestinal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Salmonella infections can cause fever and gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea and intestinal cramps, that can last as long as a week.
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Emily Heil, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
At the University of Copenhagen, Jens Juul Holst noticed that after intestinal surgery, the hormone glucagon increased people’s insulin levels.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
It is also found in blood vessels, organs, cartilage, and our intestinal lining.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Bulking laxatives may not be beneficial for those who have difficulty swallowing, pelvic floor dysfunction, slow motility disorder, esophageal structuring, active intestinal inflammation, those already eating a high-fiber diet, and those who are severely backed up.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
This means the ingredient favors the natural balance of intestinal flora, which is necessary for general health.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
The strongest associations were seen with lung, stomach and intestinal, and uterine cancers.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The company claims marshmallow root is particularly beneficial for the digestive system, intestinal lining, stomach, respiratory system, urinary tract, and skin.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
People can avoid getting intestinal tapeworms by cooking meat to safe temperatures.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
Emily Heil, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
At the University of Copenhagen, Jens Juul Holst noticed that after intestinal surgery, the hormone glucagon increased people’s insulin levels.
—TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
It is also found in blood vessels, organs, cartilage, and our intestinal lining.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
Bulking laxatives may not be beneficial for those who have difficulty swallowing, pelvic floor dysfunction, slow motility disorder, esophageal structuring, active intestinal inflammation, those already eating a high-fiber diet, and those who are severely backed up.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
This means the ingredient favors the natural balance of intestinal flora, which is necessary for general health.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024
The strongest associations were seen with lung, stomach and intestinal, and uterine cancers.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
The company claims marshmallow root is particularly beneficial for the digestive system, intestinal lining, stomach, respiratory system, urinary tract, and skin.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
People can avoid getting intestinal tapeworms by cooking meat to safe temperatures.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2024
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intestinal
adjective
in·tes·ti·nal
in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl
1
: of or relating to the intestine
2
: affecting or occurring in the intestine
intestinally
adverb
-ē
Medical Definition
intestinal
adjective
in·tes·ti·nal
in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl, -ˈtes-ᵊn-əl, British often ˌin-(ˌ)tes-ˈtīn-ᵊl
1
a
: affecting or occurring in the intestine
intestinal digestion
intestinal catarrh
b
: living in the intestine
the intestinal flora
an intestinal worm
2
: of, relating to, or being the intestine
the intestinal canal
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