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intestinal
adjective in·tes·ti·nal \in-ˈtes-tə-nəl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl, -ˈte-sən-əl, British often ˌin-(ˌ)tes-ˈtī-nəl\
Definition of INTESTINAL
1
: affecting, occurring, or living in the intestine
2
: of, relating to, or being the intestine
— in·tes·ti·nal·ly adverb
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First Known Use of INTESTINAL
15th century
INTESTINALLY Defined for Kids
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adjective in·tes·ti·nal \in-ˈte-stə-nəl\
Definition of INTESTINAL for Kids
: of, relating to, or affecting the intestine <an intestinal illness>
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intestinal
adjective in·tes·ti·nal \in-ˈtes-tən-əl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl, -ˈtes-ən-əl, British often ˌin-(ˌ)tes-ˈtīn-əl\
Medical Definition of INTESTINAL
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>
—in·tes·ti·nal·ly \-ē\ adverb
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