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intestine

noun

/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

Meaning

The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.

The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

gut feeling

bowel, gut, alimentary canal, digestive tract

stomach, esophagus

small intestine, large intestine, intestinal tract, intestinal wall

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility