Synonyms for

Intestine

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

Definition

the long, tube-like organ in the body that helps digest food and absorb nutrients

Synonyms & similar words

gut bowel bowel gut colon intestinum viscera entrails guts innards insides tripes belly stomach abdomen tummy midriff paunch

Synonyms by register

Formal

bowel gut entrails

Informal

guts innards

Literary

viscera bowels

Common collocations

  • small intestine
  • large intestine
  • small bowel
  • large bowel
  • intestinal tract
  • intestinal wall
  • intestinal flora

Word family

noun intestine
adjective intestinal

Usage note

The terms 'bowel' and 'gut' are often used interchangeably with 'intestine', though 'bowel' more specifically refers to the large intestine and 'gut' can be more informal or refer to the entire digestive tract.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor looked at her intestines with a special camera.
  2. The small intestine is where most of the nutrients are absorbed.
  3. He had a problem with his large intestine.
  4. The intestines are important for digestion.
  5. The food moves through the intestines slowly.

Quotes

  • The intestines of the human body, when healthy, are a beautiful thing.
  • The more we learn about the human body and the way it functions, the more we realize how amazing it is, especially the intestines.
  • The intestines are like a second brain in your body.

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