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intestines

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  1. The part of the gastrointestinal tract that extends from the stomach to the anus. The intestines are further subdivided into the large intestine and small intestine. (See digestive system.)

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It is a hormone your intestines release after every meal, a chemical signal between your gut and your brain that says Slow down, you’ve had enough.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

When given orally to mice, the compound, called WUSTL0717, remained in the intestines rather than spreading throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Chemotherapy is widely known to damage the lining of the intestines.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

They delivered CAR T cells directly to the intestines of both younger and older mice.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

The soldier is on friendlier terms than other men with his stomach and intestines.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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