intestine
Translation
intestine, bowel, gut
Examples
Food passes from the stomach to the small intestine.
Food passes from the stomach to the small intestine.
The large intestine absorbs water from food.
The large intestine absorbs water from food.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) small/large intestine the part of the digestive system The small intestine is very long.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bowel, gut
Etymology
From Latin 'intestinus', meaning 'internal'. Related to 'intus' (within).
Memory Tips
Think 'in-test-ine' - it's a tube 'in' your body that 'tests' and processes food.