What is another word for alvine?

Pronunciation: [ˈalva͡ɪn] (IPA)

Alvine is an adjective that means relating to or affecting the bowels or intestines. Some synonyms for alvine include intestinal, gastrointestinal, enteric, digestive, and visceral. These words all relate to the digestive process. Intestinal refers to the small or large intestine, while gastrointestinal pertains to the entire digestive tract. Enteric has a similar meaning and can be used interchangeably with gastrointestinal. Digestive means the process of breaking down food in the digestive system. Visceral is used to describe the organs in the abdomen, including the stomach and intestines. All of these words can be used in place of alvine in the appropriate context.

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What are the hypernyms for Alvine?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Alvine

It is true that the kernel causes colic and copious alvine discharges.
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The influence on the alvine process is if anything even more marked than that on the assimilative process.
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The condition of the voluntary abdominal muscles is likewise a factor in the alvine process.
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