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ลำไส้

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ไส้

Pronunciation

lamsây

ลำไส้

lamsây

intestines

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  1. 1 intestines、bowels

This word refers to the intestines, the long digestive organ between the stomach and the anus.

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intestines、bowels

Noun⭐️3 Common

It refers to the intestines of a person or animal, including both the small and large intestines.

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Learning notes

Explanation

ลำไส้ is the standard noun for the intestines of a person or animal. It is used in everyday discussions of digestion and health as well as in medical contexts. ลำไส้เล็ก means “small intestine,” and ลำไส้ใหญ่ means “large intestine.” Although the word consists of ลำ and ไส้, learners can treat it as a single established word.

Usage

It is commonly used when discussing digestion, diet, bowel health, and intestinal diseases. It also appears frequently in medical explanations and health-related writing.

Caution

ท้อง broadly refers to the belly or abdomen, while ลำไส้ specifically names the intestines. For a general stomachache or abdominal pain, ปวดท้อง is normally more natural.

Differences from similar words

1 intestines synonyms

  • ไส้ can also mean an intestine, but it has several other meanings, including a filling, stuffing, or the inner part of an object. ลำไส้ is the clearer standard term for the anatomical organ.

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