intestine
/ɪnˈtestɪn/(亦作 intestines)
noun
1- (in vertebrates) the lower part of the alimentary canal from the end of the stomach to the anus（脊椎动物的）肠：
the contents of the intestine
肠内物质
mass noun loops of intestine.一圈圈肠管。 参见 LARGE INTESTINE, SMALL INTESTINE.
1.1
- (especially in invertebrates) the whole alimentary canal from the mouth downward（尤指无脊椎动物的）肠管。
派生词
intestinal
adjective词源
late Middle English: from Latin intestinum, neuter of intestinus, from intus 'within'.