Intestine
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈtɛstən/
Intestine (noun)
- A long tube in the body where food is broken down and absorbed.
- An organ inside the body that helps digest food and absorb nutrients.
Examples
- The food travels through the intestine for digestion.
- Nutrients are absorbed in the intestine.
Common collocations: small intestine, large intestine, intestinal tract, intestinal health, intestinal surgery