Synonyms for

Intestinal

Verb / ɪˈntestʌnʌl / Another word for intestinal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the intestines, the long, tube-like organs in the body that digest food

Synonyms & similar words

enteric enteral digestive enteric gastrointestinal bowel-related enteral gastroenteric intestine intestineal inward mesenteric visceral inward-looking inner inside internal intestinous endoparasitic

Synonyms by register

Formal

enteric visceral

Antonyms

extraintestinal external superficial cutaneous peripheral extracorporeal

Common collocations

  • intestinal tract
  • intestinal flora
  • intestinal obstruction
  • intestinal gas
  • intestinal wall
  • intestinal parasites
  • intestinal bleeding
  • intestinal distress

Word family

noun intestine
adjective intestinal

Usage note

Primarily used in medical and biological contexts. Refers specifically to the intestines within the body.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor said he needed to do an intestinal exam on the patient.
  2. The intestinal bacteria help digest food.
  3. The food moves through the intestinal tract.
  4. The intestinal lining absorbs nutrients from the food.
  5. The intestinal walls are lined with muscles that help move the food along.

Quotes

  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but only if you aim it well and hit him in the intestines. - unknown
  • Life is like an onion: you peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep. - Carl Sandburg
  • A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. - Irish Proverb

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