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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

After the microbes were added, serotonin levels in the animals' intestines increased.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The microbiome refers to the community of bacteria that naturally live in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

He killed the black bull, took out its intestines, and moved himself and his belongings into its belly.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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