Small intestine

Small intestine

The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the large intestine.

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small intestine

Anatomy; Human body

The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the large intestine.

small intestine

Biology; Cell biology

A coiled tube in the abdominal cavity that is the major site of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients; composed of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

small intestine

Anatomy; Digestive

The long, narrow part of the intestine, in which nutrients are taken up from the food during digestion.Average length is 22 feet.

small intestine

Medical; Gastroenterology

The organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

small intestine

Biology; General

A coiled tube in the abdominal cavity that is the major site of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients; composed of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

small intestine

Health care; Cancer treatment

The part of the digestive tract that is located between the stomach and the large intestine.

abdomen

Anatomy; Human body

The part of the body cavity below the chest, from which it is separated by the diaphragm.

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