intestinal

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ UK /ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #25467

Meanings

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adj
relating to, occurring in, or affecting the intestines

The infection caused severe intestinal inflammation.

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Synonyms

1 adj · relating to, occurring in,... entericenteral

Word family

Derived forms intestinallygastrointestinalintraintestinal

Related forms intestine gut digestive

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Etymology

From Latin intestinalis, from intestinum ("intestine, internal organ"), related to intus ("within"). In English it is also analyzable as intestine + -al.

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