intestines

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

It is typically attributed to slow movement in the intestines, meaning food and waste do not travel through the digestive tract quickly enough.

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His stomach felt like there were ants crawling around his intestines.

From Literature

In a healthy body, the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach, colon, and intestines and is commonly called the "gut," carefully controls which nutrients pass into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

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

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As a result, the intestines of older adults become a mix of younger and much older crypts.

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