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loading...| Preferred Name | Small Intestine | |
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#Small_Intestine |
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The section of the intestines between the pylorus and cecum. The small intestine is approximately 20 feet long and consists of the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. Its main function is to absorb nutrients from food as the food is transported to the large intestine. |
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Small Intestine |
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Thesaurus:Small_Intestine |
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Small Intestine |
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Gastrointestinal Tract, Small Intestine Small Bowel |
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