- plural of intestine.
intestines
Example Sentences
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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
These ulcers are sometimes associated with Helicobacter, a group of bacteria that can live in the stomach and intestines of many animals, including humans and whales.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Anti-obesity treatments mimic a hormone secreted by the intestines, GLP-1.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“It’s in your intestines causing inflammation, causing an immune reaction, which is responsible for the diarrhea,” Adalja said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Red flags scrape my intestines, making them knot together.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
