Intestine



GRE

解释

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• n. 肠 adj. 内部的
• ［记］ in ( 内) +test ( 外壳) +ine -> 在外壳之内 -> 内脏;
• ［同］ 参考: test ( 虫的介壳)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French intestin, from Latin intestinus, from intus within — more at ent-
• Date: 15th century
• internal; specifically of or relating to the internal affairs of a state or country <intestine war>

II. noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French intestin, from Latin intestinum, from neuter of intestinus
• Date: 15th century
• the tubular part of the alimentary canal that extends from the stomach to the anus — compare large intestine, small intestine

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