Intestine

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.təˌstaɪn/

Definitions of intestine

noun a long, tube-like structure in the body that helps digest food and absorb nutrients

Example Sentences

A1 The intestine is a part of the digestive system.

A2 Food travels through the intestine to be digested.

B1 The small intestine is where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place.

B2 Digestive enzymes help break down food in the intestine.

C1 The lining of the intestine is covered in villi to increase surface area for absorption.

C2 Disorders of the intestine can lead to serious health issues.

Examples of intestine in a Sentence

formal The small intestine is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food.

informal I think I have a stomach ache because something's wrong with my intestine.

slang I feel like my intestines are tied up in knots from all the stress.

figurative His decision to betray his friends twisted my intestine with guilt.

Grammatical Forms of intestine

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

Origin and Evolution of intestine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intestine' comes from the Latin word 'intestinum', which means 'internal, inward'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the internal organs, particularly the lower part of the digestive tract, the word 'intestine' has evolved to also include the specific parts of the digestive system, such as the small intestine and large intestine.