intestine

Synonyms:
  • bowels
German: Intestinum
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Anatomy. The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the anus. It consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. The intestine is the site of most chemical digestive processes where nutrients and water from digested food are absorbed and waste products are solidified into feces.

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