intestine

Example Sentences

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This naturally occurring hormone, produced by endocrine cells in the intestines, suppresses appetite and slows stomach emptying.

From The Wall Street Journal

It relies on an endoscope, a camera-tipped flexible device that is carefully guided through the large intestine.

From Science Daily

Toxoplasma’s life cycle involves both an asexual phase—comprising the stages that cause disease—and a sexual phase, in feline intestines.

From Science Magazine

Part of his small intestine was outside of his belly.

From New York Times

In 2021, the pope had roughly 13 inches of his large intestine removed because of what the Vatican said was inflammation that caused a narrowing of his colon.

From New York Times