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Definition of Intestine
1. Noun. The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus.
Generic synonyms: Internal Organ, Viscus
Terms within: Hindgut
Specialized synonyms: Small Intestine, Large Intestine
Group relationships: Abdomen, Belly, Stomach, Venter
Derivative terms: Gut, Intestinal
Definition of Intestine
1. a. Internal; inward; -- opposed to external.
2. n. That part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus.
Definition of Intestine
1. Noun. (context: anatomy often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs. ¹
2. Noun. One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings. ¹
3. Adjective. Domestic; taking place within a given country or region. ¹
4. Adjective. (obsolete) Internal. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Intestine
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Medical Definition of Intestine
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Intestine
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