Meaning of the word "small intestine" in English
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small intestine
US /ˌsmɔːl ɪnˈtes.tɪn/
UK /ˌsmɔːl ɪnˈtes.tɪn/
Noun
1.
the part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine; the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum collectively.
Example:
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Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream primarily in the small intestine.
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Problems with the small intestine can lead to malabsorption.
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