intestine
/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ · noun
Meaning
- (often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
- One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.
- Domestic; taking place within a given country or region.
- Internal.
- Depending upon the internal constitution of a body or entity; subjective.
- Shut up; enclosed.
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