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Definitions for Intestine
[1] Usually intestines. the lower part of the alimentary canal, extending from the pylorus to the anus.
[2] Also called small intestine. the narrow, longer part of the intestines, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, that serves to digest and absorb nutrients.
[3] Also called large intestine. the broad, shorter part of the intestines, comprising the cecum, colon, and rectum, that absorbs water from and eliminates the residues of digestion.
[4] internal; domestic; civil: intestine strife.
[5] (usually plural) the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus See large intestine, small intestine Related adjective: alvine
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intestinal fortitude, intestinal gland, intestinal lipodystrophy, intestinal stasis, intestinal villus, intestine, intestines, inthral, inthrone, inti, intifada
Origin of Intestine
1525–35; < Latin intestīnum, noun use of neuter of intestīnus internal, equivalent to intes- (variant of intus inside) + -tīnus adj. suffix; cf. vespertine
Word origin for Intestine
C16: from Latin intestīnum gut, from intestīnus internal, from intus within