intestin
intestine
noun an-tes-TAN Rare
Origin: From Latin 'intestinum' (internal)
Also means
gut
Usage Note
Intestin refers to either the small intestine (intestin grêle) or the large intestine (gros intestin). The adjective intestinal (e.g. flore intestinale) describes anything relating to the gut.
Examples
"L'intestin grêle absorbe les nutriments."
Natural Translation
The small intestine absorbs nutrients.
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