Intestino (en. Intestine)

/in.tes.'ti.no/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Tubular organ that extends from the stomach to the anus.

The small intestine is crucial for digestion.

El intestino delgado es crucial para la digestión.

Part of the digestive system where digestion is completed.

Bacteria in the large intestine help break down waste.

Las bacterias en el intestino grueso ayudan a descomponer los residuos.

Set of ducts in the digestive apparatus.

Intestinal diseases can cause serious health problems.

Las enfermedades del intestino pueden causar serios problemas de salud.

Comes from the Latin 'intestīnus', meaning 'internal' or 'within'.

to move the bowel

refers to the act of evacuating.

mover el intestino

intestinal health

state of well-being of the intestine.

salud intestinal

gut microbiota

set of microorganisms that inhabit the intestine.

microbiota intestinal

digestion

Process of breaking down food.

digestión

nutrient

Substance that the organism needs to function.

nutriente

colon

Part of the large intestine.

colon

Colloquial expression referring to the stomach or belly.

I have a pain in my intestine from last night's dinner.

Tengo un dolor en el intestino por la cena de anoche.

Used in slang to talk about digestive issues.

That food left me with an upset stomach.

Esa comida me dejó con el intestino revuelto.