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Definition of intestinal - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalTECH. affecting the intestinesTECH.
- Intestinal diseases can be quite severe and require immediate attention.
2.
digestive systemTECH. related to the intestines in the bodyTECH.
- She suffered from an intestinal infection.
Expressions with intestinal
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common term for gastroenteritis
Intestinal flu can cause severe dehydration.
part of the digestive system where food passes and waste is formed
The doctor examined her intestinal tract using a small camera.
harmless microorganisms essential for intestinal health
A balanced intestinal flora is vital for good digestion.
surgical operation to shorten the small intestine
The patient underwent an intestinal bypass to lose weight.
blockage in the intestines preventing passage of contents
The patient was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction.
disease where germs attack the intestines and cause stomach problems
The doctor diagnosed an intestinal infection after reviewing her symptoms.
movement of food and waste through the small and large bowel
The doctor ordered tests to measure her intestinal transit after surgery.
inner layers of tissue forming the sides of the gut passage
The doctor examined a biopsy from the intestinal wall.
courage or endurance to face difficult situations
Despite his fear, he showed great intestinal fortitude during the rescue operation.
Origin of intestinal
Latin, intestinum (internal)
Terms with intestinal included in their meaning
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medical
serious intestinal infection causing diarrhea, often from dirty water
euphemism
release intestinal gas through the anus
health condition
intestinal disorder affecting travelers, caused by consuming contaminated food or water
abdominal pain
severe pain in the abdomen due to gas or intestinal obstruction
tourist illness
intestinal disorder in tourists from contaminated food or water
digestion
intestinal gas causing discomfort
intestinal gases
release intestinal gases through the anus
gastroenteritis
virus causing stomach and intestinal inflammation
medical
relating to severe bacterial intestinal fever
medical
infectious intestinal disease from Salmonella, like typhoid but less severe
medical
intestinal inflammation caused by Entamoeba histolytica
intestinal infection
disease caused by amoebas, especially Entamoeba histolytica
intestinal disease
intestinal infection with bloody diarrhea caused by Endamoeba histolytica
medical
substance that reduces intestinal gas
medical
acute intestinal infection from contaminated water or food
medical
intestinal segment not functioning properly
intestinal sound
rumbling sound from gas in intestines
medical bacteriology
bacterium causing severe diarrhea and other intestinal disease
medical
itchy hairs from velvet bean pods used to remove intestinal worms
intestinal parasite
protozoan parasite that causes stomach illness in people
medical
inflammation of small pouches in the intestinal wall
medical
pertaining to the enteron or intestinal tract
intestinal bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria in intestines of humans and animals
medical
invading intestinal epithelial cells causing infection
Examples of intestinal in a sentence
She was diagnosed with an intestinal blockage. The doctor diagnosed an intestinal disorder. He experienced severe intestinal pain.
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- French:intestinal, entérique, ...
- German:intestinal, ...
- Italian:intestinale, ...
- Spanish:intestinal, digestivo, ...
- Portuguese:intestinal, ...
- Chinese:肠道的, 肠的, ...
- Japanese:腸疾患, 腸の, ...
- Arabic:مَعَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מֵעִי, ...
- Russian:интестинальные болезни, кишечный, ...
- Ukrainian:кишковий, травний, ...
- Hindi:आंत्रिक, आंत्र, ...
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