1. the long tube in the body that helps digest food after it leaves the stomach
Usage: anatomy; usually plural

1. happening within a country or organization; internal
Usage: formal; often used with ‘war’ or ‘conflict’

Examples

• The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food.
• Doctors examined his intestines using a special camera.
• The large intestine removes water from waste material.
• She suffered from an intestinal infection.
• The country was torn apart by intestine warfare.
• Intestine disputes weakened the political party.
• The intestine conflict lasted for several years.