- plural of intestine.
intestines
Example Sentences
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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
In both mice and nonhuman primates, DT-109 reduced Clostridium perfringens levels and lowered ammonia production in the intestines.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
That's due to the energy needed by the stomach, intestines and liver to break down and absorb these complex molecules.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Now I know their abdominal muscles were too weak to hold their livers and intestines in place.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
