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• plural of intestine.

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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Before examining the drug's effects, the scientists confirmed an important contributor to MASH: excessive growth of Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that produces ammonia inside the intestines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Bowel sounds are produced as gas and fluid move through the intestines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

If food remains in the intestines longer, bacteria have more time to turn to protein fermentation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Protein fermentation occurs when bacteria in the intestines begin breaking down protein rather than fiber because available dietary fiber has already been used.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

If you bleed into the second space, you bleed into your stomach and intestines.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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