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intestine
/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/
nounAnatomy
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The long tube in the digestive system where food is broken down and nutrients are absorbed after leaving the stomach.
- The small intestine is responsible for most nutrient absorption.
- Bacteria in the large intestine help digest food.
- The surgeon had to remove part of his damaged intestine.
- Researchers have identified specific cells in the intestine that communicate directly with the nervous system to regulate appetite and metabolism.
- The pathology report indicated that chronic inflammation of the intestine had progressed over several years without obvious symptoms.
- Nutritionists emphasize that maintaining a healthy intestine requires adequate fiber intake and diverse probiotic sources in the diet.