intestinointestinal

adjective

in·​tes·​ti·​no·​intestinal

ə̇n‧¦testə̇(ˌ)nō+

: originating in and acting on the intestine

an intestinointestinal reflex

Word History

Etymology

intestine entry 2 + -o- + intestinal

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