Word
intestinal
Phoneticsin·testi·nal
US/ɪnˈtɛstənəɫ/
UK/ɪntˈɛstɪnəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the intestines, which are the long tubes in your body that process food.
adj. relating to or occurring in the intestines. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe anatomy, conditions, or processes within the digestive tract.
Examples
“He suffered from an intestinal infection after eating bad food.”
“The doctor ordered a series of tests to check for any intestinal blockages that might be causing the patient's pain.”
“The absorption of nutrients is primarily an intestinal process, occurring as digested matter moves through the specialized lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream.”
Examples
simple
“He suffered from an intestinal infection after eating bad food.”
contextual
“The doctor ordered a series of tests to check for any intestinal blockages that might be causing the patient's pain.”
complex
“The absorption of nutrients is primarily an intestinal process, occurring as digested matter moves through the specialized lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“Tyler’s death came months after she was treated in intensive care after being placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery.” “Slower intestinal transit may contribute to constipation; dietary fiber, prebiotics, or motility-promoting measures may reduce these effects.” “Cyclospora is found only in humans, where it replicates in the intestinal tract, causing severe diarrhea.” Etymology
From Latin intestīnālis. By surface analysis, intestine + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/intestinal