Medical Dictionary
small intestine
noun
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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