intestines

1. 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 .)

Example Sentences

Scientists are intensifying efforts to reduce inflammation-causing cells in the intestines and improve treatment options for the nearly 7 million people affected worldwide.

From Science Daily

At age 15, Murray was hospitalized for more than two months after his intestines twisted and he required an emergency resection that resulted in post-operative internal bleeding.

From Los Angeles Times

They traced amino acid absorption in the small and large intestines.

From Science Daily

Noni was about 2½ years old when she died from a blockage in her intestines that caused severe damage to her colon, according to a Facebook post by the zoo.

From Los Angeles Times

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines and is usually harmless.

From BBC