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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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Anti-obesity treatments mimic a hormone secreted by the intestines, GLP-1.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

“It’s in your intestines causing inflammation, causing an immune reaction, which is responsible for the diarrhea,” Adalja said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

That's due to the energy needed by the stomach, intestines and liver to break down and absorb these complex molecules.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The farm screens each batch for four types of bacteria: salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and listeria, all of which thrive in the intestines of cattle and can contaminate milk through microscopic flecks of infected feces.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

When he said this, I suddenly remembered a drawing Laura had done once of her intestines and laughed.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro