intestinal

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

ADJECTIVE

stomach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abdominal

WEAK

alimentary bowel celiac duodenal gut inner inside interior internal inward rectal spaghetti stomachic stuffing ventral visceral

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Cysteine has long been known for its antioxidant properties, but this is the first study showing that it can directly stimulate intestinal stem cell regeneration.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

That molecule is then released into the intestinal lining, where it is absorbed by immune cells known as CD8 T cells.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Until now, scientists did not know that CD8 T cells could produce IL-22 in a way that supports intestinal stem cells.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler is in a stable condition in a Portuguese hospital following emergency intestinal surgery last week.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

So, just when I needed my parents the most, in my hour of deepest need and intestinal crampage, they shipped me off across town to my grampa and grandma’s.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

intestinal

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