intestine
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/ɪnˈtestɪn/
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/ɪnˈtestɪn/
The part of the digestive system that comes after the stomach and before the anus, where food is further broken down and nutrients are absorbed.
The doctor examined the patient's intestine for signs of infection.
医生检查了病人的肠子,寻找感染的迹象。