intestino

Definitions of intestino
  1. noun
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
    synonyms: tripa
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    intestino delgado
    the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed
    intestino grueso
    beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces
    duodeno
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
    yeyuno
    the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
    íleon
    the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
    colon
    the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
    type of:
    víscera
    a main organ that is situated inside the body
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