The term INTESTINAL refers to the parts of the digestive system that are responsible for the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste. The crossword solutions for this term include ENTERIC (7 letters), ILEAC (5 letters), and ILEAL (5 letters). ENTERIC is an adjective that describes the small intestine, which is the longest part of the intestine and is responsible for the absorption of nutrients. ILEAC and ILEAL are both adjectives that describe the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine and is responsible for the absorption of vitamins and minerals.