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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There are three ways to look for colon cancer and polyps located in the intestinal lining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 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

The findings, which were observed in mice, could eventually lead to new ways to reduce intestinal damage caused by radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Because these particles are so tiny, researchers are concerned they may pass through the intestinal barrier and build up in organs including the kidneys and brain.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The intestinal muscles are beginning to die, and the intestines are starting to go slack.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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