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intestines
- The part of the gastrointestinal tract that extends from the stomach to the anus . The intestines are further subdivided into the large intestine and small intestine . ( See digestive system .)
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He spent the next 17 days in and out of surgery for a broken back, perforated intestines, a blood clot in his lungs and three gunshot wounds, he testified.
Ferrets that weren’t exposed to the seasonal flu before being infected with H5N1 had high levels of the virus in their respiratory tissues, as well as detectable virus in their hearts, spleen, liver and intestines.
But it’s also unlikely to have a substantial effect on how you feel the next day, as your intestines come pre-equipped with an army of bacteria capable of breaking down alcohol’s byproducts, he said.
X-ray photos showed a significant buildup within Luna’s stomach and intestines — and for good reason.
Known as the Chitlin' Circuit, it took its name from "Chitterling" - a dish made with pig's intestines popular in the south, where Jim Crow laws were most prevalent.
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