intestines
word · lemma: intestine
Definition
The long, tube-shaped organs in your body that digest food and carry waste out after it leaves the stomach.
Usage & Nuances
'Intestines' is a plural noun, often used with 'your' or 'the'. Medical terms include 'small intestine' and 'large intestine', which refer to different parts. In casual speech, people may use 'guts' as a more informal word.
Spanish: intestinosPortuguese (BR): intestinosPortuguese (PT): intestinosChinese (Simplified): 肠子Chinese (Traditional): 腸子Hindi: आंतेंArabic: الأمعاءBengali: অন্ত্রRussian: кишечникJapanese: 腸Vietnamese: ruộtKorean: 장Turkish: bağırsaklarUrdu: آنتیںIndonesian: usus
Example Sentences
The doctor checked her intestines for any problems.
basic
Food passes through the intestines after leaving the stomach.
basic
Some diseases affect the intestines and cause pain.
basic
Spicy food sometimes upsets my intestines.
natural
After surgery, it took a while for his intestines to work normally again.
natural
They say a healthy gut means healthy intestines.
natural