Intestinal

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛstənəl/

Definitions of intestinal

adjective relating to or occurring in the intestines

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor told me to eat more fiber to improve my intestinal health.

A2 The intestinal lining can be damaged by certain medications.

B1 The doctor suspected an intestinal infection and ordered further tests.

B2 The surgeon successfully removed the intestinal blockage.

C1 The researcher's study focused on the effects of probiotics on intestinal flora.

C2 The intricate network of blood vessels supplies nutrients to the intestinal cells.

Examples of intestinal in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed the patient with an intestinal infection.

informal I think I have a stomach bug because my intestines feel off.

slang I shouldn't have eaten that, my guts are feeling all intestinal now.

figurative His decision to betray his friend tore at his intestinal fortitude.

Grammatical Forms of intestinal

• past tense: intestined
• plural: intestinals
• comparative: more intestinal
• superlative: most intestinal
• present tense: intestines
• future tense: will intestinal
• perfect tense: have intestined
• continuous tense: is intestining
• singular: intestinal
• positive degree: intestinal
• infinitive: to intestine
• gerund: intestining
• participle: intestined

Origin and Evolution of intestinal

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intestinal' originated from the Latin word 'intestinum', which referred to the internal organs of the body.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intestinal' has come to specifically refer to the intestines of the body, distinguishing it from other internal organs. The usage of the word has remained consistent in the medical field to describe conditions and diseases related to the intestines.