INTESTINE

Intestine

In human anatomy, the intestine is the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric sphincter of the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. In humans, the small intestine is further subdivided into the duodenum, jejunum and ileum while the large intestine is subdivided into the cecum and colon.

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intestine

Noun

  1. The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
  2. One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

Adjective

  1. Domestic; taking place within a given country or region.
  2. Internal.
  3. Depending upon the internal constitution of a body or entity; subjective.
  4. Shut up; enclosed.


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