intestine
Example Sentences
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Infant botulism happens when swallowed spores from the bacterium infect a baby’s large intestine and make a toxin in it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
When flies lacked protein in their diet, specialized cells in the intestine released a peptide hormone called CNMa.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The researchers found that these activated T cells gather in the lining of the small intestine, placing them in an ideal position to respond quickly when damage occurs.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
MIT researchers have discovered that a naturally occurring amino acid found in many protein-rich foods may help the intestine repair itself after damage.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Every secret of the body was rendered up—bone risen through flesh, sacrilegious glimpses of an intestine or an optic nerve.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
