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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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Unlike fat that accumulates directly beneath the skin, visceral fat lies deep within the abdominal cavity, surrounding organs such as the liver and intestines.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

The physical motion created while walking could also contribute by triggering reflexes that encourage the intestines to become more active.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

By analyzing these molecules, researchers can learn about processes ranging from diet and metabolism to what is happening inside the intestines.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Slimy pink intestines coiled over his wide face and draped around his neck; sagging sacks of stomachs and bloated bags of bowels dangled from his torso.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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