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intestinal

[in-tes-tuh-nl, in-tes-tahyn-l] / ɪnˈtɛs tə nl, ˌɪn tɛsˈtaɪn l /


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The device contains electrochemical sensors that continuously monitor intestinal gas production throughout the day and night.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

"For instance, we were able to show that intestinal bacteria produce phenolic compounds by breaking down the oats," says Klümpen.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

The top 3% of gas passers who enroll in Hall’s study will have an opportunity to have their gut microbiome sequenced, which could help identify which bacteria contribute to intestinal distress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that spreads through food and water contaminated with the bacterium vibrio cholerae, often from faeces.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Sloughing of the gut, in which the intestinal lining comes off, is another effect that is ordinarily seen in a corpse that is several days old.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston