intestinal : Idioms & Phrases

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intestinal artery

  • noun an artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
    jejunal artery.
  • noun branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
    arteria ileum; ileal artery.
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intestinal bypass

  • noun surgical operation that shortens the small intestine; used in treating obesity
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Intestinal canal

  • . Same as Intestine, n.
Webster 1913

intestinal colic

  • noun acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
    griping; gripes; colic.
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intestinal flora

  • noun harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning
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intestinal flu

  • noun inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis
    stomach flu; gastroenteritis.
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intestinal juice

  • noun secretions by glands lining the walls of the intestines
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intestinal obstruction

  • noun blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
    ileus.
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Intestinal worm

  • (Zoöl.), any species of helminth living in the intestinal canal of any animal. The species are numerous.
Webster 1913

lieno-intestinal

Li*e`no-in*tes"ti*nal adjective
Etymology
l. lien the spleen + E. intestinal.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the spleen and intestine; as, the lieno-intestinal vein of the frog.
Webster 1913