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small intestine
noun
: the long, narrow upper part of the intestine in which food is digested after it leaves the stomach
Full Definition of SMALL INTESTINE
: the part of the intestine that lies between the stomach and colon, consists of duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, secretes digestive enzymes, and is the chief site of the absorption of digested nutrients
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1767
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small intestine
noun
Definition of SMALL INTESTINE for Kids
: the long narrow upper part of the intestine in which food is mostly digested and from which digested food is absorbed into the body
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small intestine
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Medical Definition of SMALL INTESTINE
: the part of the intestine that lies between the stomach and colon, consists of duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, secretes digestive enzymes, and is the chief site of the absorption of digested nutrients—called also small bowel
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