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small intestine

Pronunciation:  smol in'testin

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 Definition: [n]  the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed
 
 See Also: alimentary canal, alimentary tract, arteria ileum, bowel, digestive tract, digestive tube, duodenum, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract, gut, ileal artery, ileum, intestinal artery, intestine, jejunal artery, jejunum

 

 

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 Definition: organ where most digestion occurs; measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
 

 

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