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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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These conditions develop when the immune system responds abnormally, contributing to inflammation and damage in the intestines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

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

The researchers concentrated their analysis on mesenteric adipose tissue, which surrounds the intestines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

"When we plan for longer journeys in space - for example to Mars countermeasures may be needed to mitigate negative effects of space travel on the intestines," says Giorgia La Barbera.

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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