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adjective in·tes·ti·nal \ in-ˈte-stə-nᵊl , -ˈtes(t)-nəl , -ˈte-sᵊn-əl , British often ˌin-(ˌ)te-ˈstī-nᵊl \

Definition of intestinal

1 :affecting, occurring, or living in the intestine

2 :of, relating to, or being the intestine

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intestinally

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In addition, certain extra-intestinal symptoms, such as fatigue, cognitive difficulties, headache, and depressed mood seem to feature more prominently in NCWS.

— nina bahadur, SELF, "Can You Really Be Sensitive to Gluten and Not Have Celiac Disease?," 8 Aug. 2017
Junior center Ryan Crozier (intestinal issue) and freshman linebacker TJ Gardner (knee) also missed practice. …

— mike anthony, courant.com, "Diaco-Favorite Donovan Williams Moved From QB To Wide Receiver," 7 Aug. 2017
And because some people are sensitive to mushrooms, even those considered edible, it's recommended that people eating morels for the first time consume only a small portion and wait a day to be sure the mushroom doesn't cause intestinal distress.

— bill sherwonit, Alaska Dispatch News, "Tips for distinguishing ‘true’ from ‘false’ morels," 5 Aug. 2017
The health benefits from fiber are thought to be due to several factors such as: Decreasing intestinal transit time, therefore speeding the passage of foods through the digestive tract.

— trihealth, Cincinnati.com, "Why health experts emphasize fiber," 17 July 2017
A research report presented at the Digestive Disease Week conference in June 2017 supported the role of coconut oil and cocoa butter against intestinal inflammation.

— teresa graedon, The Seattle Times, "Wasabi crisis averted with vinegar," 16 July 2017
Nigel and Tuffy turned out to have below-average diversities of intestinal flora.

— jonathan m. gitlin, Ars Technica, "I gave my cat a poop transplant—here’s what happened next," 9 July 2017
The most promising new treatment for recurring C. diff infections is fecal microbiota transplantation — infusing beneficial intestinal bacteria into patients to compete with C. diff, according to the study.

— rita giordano, Philly.com, "Penn study finds deadly C. diff infections are on the rise," 3 July 2017
Avoid items that hang on a string instead of a chain; pets may chew and swallow string, causing intestinal problems.

— kim campbell thornton, sacbee.com, "Independence Day is frightening for many pets. Here’s how to help dogs and cats stay safe and serene," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of intestinal

15th century

INTESTINAL Defined for Kids

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adjective in·tes·ti·nal \ in-ˈte-stə-nᵊl \

Definition of intestinal for Students

:of, relating to, or affecting the intestine

an intestinal illness

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intestinal

adjective in·tes·ti·nal \ in-ˈtes-tən-ᵊl, -ˈtes(t)-nəl, -ˈtes-ᵊn-əl, British often ˌin-(ˌ)tes-ˈtīn-ᵊl \

medical Definition of intestinal

1 a :affecting or occurring in the intestine

intestinal digestion

intestinal catarrh

b :living in the intestine

the intestinal flora

an intestinal worm

2 :of, relating to, or being the intestine

the intestinal canal

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intestinally

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