- plural of intestine.
intestines
Example Sentences
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If food remains in the intestines longer, bacteria have more time to turn to protein fermentation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Their analysis indicated that protein fermentation in the intestines increases when astronauts leave Earth and enter microgravity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Baby Theo, who is now five months old and thriving, had gastroschisis, where the belly button does not develop properly, causing the intestines to grow externally.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The heat-loving parasite infects the intestines and is transmitted through faecal contamination.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
During class, I couldn’t help but sneak looks at Dorothy at her desk while she worked on a drawing of frog intestines.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
