intestin

Definitions of intestin
  1. noun
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
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    intestin grêle
    the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed
    gros intestin
    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
    duodénum
    the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
    jéjunum
    the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
    iléon
    the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
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    organe interne
    a main organ that is situated inside the body
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