small intestine

noun

Meaning

The upper part of the intestine, between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

duodenum(English)large intestine(English)small bowel(English)ilium(English)bowel(English)intestinal gland(English)large bowel(English)intestine(English)

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