n. intestine
Definition of intestine in English
Muscular, membranous and tubular organ, located between the stomach and the anus, whose main function is to complete the digestive process, absorbing nutrients and water from ingested food.
Muscular, membranous and tubular organ, located between the stomach and the anus, whose main function is to complete the digestive process, absorbing nutrients and water from ingested food.
Terminal part of the digestive tract that extends from the end of the small intestine to the anus, whose main functions are the reabsorption of water and minerals and the storage of feces.
Part of the digestive tract which extends from the gastric outlet to the beginning of the large intestine, whose main function is the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the diet.