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intestine

UK
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/
US
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

Translations

intestinenoun
intestines
pl
UK
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/
US
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/
The surgeon carefully examined the patient's intestine for any signs of blockage.
Le chirurgien a soigneusement examiné l’intestin du patient à la recherche de tout signe d’obstruction.
He felt a sharp pain in his intestines after the spicy meal.
Il a ressenti une vive douleur dans ses intestins après le repas épicé.
Synonyms
bowels
gut
enteron
alimentary canal
digestive tract
intestineadjective
more intestine
Comp.
most intestine
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/
US
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ or /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/
intestinS’emploie surtout dans des expressions comme « guerres intestines » ; langue soutenue ou littéraire.
The treaty put an end to the intestine wars that had plagued the kingdom.
Le traité mit fin aux guerres intestines qui avaient ravagé le royaume.
Synonyms
interior
internal
domestic
inward
inner
intestinesnoun

intestine

intestines
pl
UK
/ɪnˈtɛstɪnz/
US
/ɪnˈtɛstɪnz/
The doctor explained that the intestines play a crucial role in the digestive process.
Le médecin a expliqué que les intestins jouent un rôle crucial dans le processus digestif.
Additional translations
entraillesSens plus large ou plus littéraire pour désigner les organes internes, surtout lorsqu'ils sont retirés ou exposés.
Synonyms
viscera
entrails
innards
guts
bowels

Definitions

intestinenoun
The part of the alimentary canal that extends from the stomach to the anus, responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.
The surgeon carefully examined the patient's intestine for any signs of blockage.
The intestines collectively; the bowels.
He felt a sharp pain in his intestines after the spicy meal.
intestineadjective
Internal to a state or body politic; domestic or civil (especially of conflicts or disturbances).
The treaty put an end to the intestine wars that had plagued the kingdom.
Situated within; internal; interior (now chiefly archaic).
The explorer studied the intestine regions of the island.
intestinesnoun
The part of the alimentary canal that extends from the stomach to the anus, consisting of the small intestine and the large intestine, and is responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients.
The doctor explained that the intestines play a crucial role in the digestive process.
The internal organs of the body, especially when removed or exposed.
The hunter carefully removed the intestines from the animal after the hunt.
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