intestine

[in-tes´tin]

the part of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric opening of the stomach to the anus. It is a membranous tube, comprising the small intestine and large intestine; called also bowel and gut. See also intestinal tract, and see color plates.

in·tes·tine

(in-tes'tin), [TA]

The digestive tube passing from the stomach to the anus. It is divided primarily into the small intestine (intestinum tenue) and the large intestine (intestinum crassum).

Synonym(s): bowel, gut (1) , intestinum (1)

[L. intestinum]

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

intestine

(ĭn-tĕs′tĭn)

n. often intestines

The portion of the digestive tract extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consisting of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine.

adj.

Internal; civil: the intestine affairs of the nation.

in·tes·tine

(in-tes'tin) [TA]

1. The digestive tube passing from the stomach to the anus. It is divided primarily into the intestinum tenue (small intestine) and the intestinum crassum (large intestine).

2. Inward; inner.
Synonym(s): intestinum [TA] , bowel, gut (1) .

[L. intestinum ]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

intestine

The part of the digestive system lying between the outlet of the stomach (the PYLORUS) and the ANUS. It consists, sequentially, of the DUODENUM, the JEJUNUM, the ILEUM, the wide, pouch-like caecum, that carries the APPENDIX, the large intestine, or COLON, the S-shaped SIGMOID colon, the RECTUM and anus.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

intestine

the part of the alimentary canal that lies between the stomach and the anus. Usually it is coiled and the internal surface is greatly increased by the presence of folds and projections (VILLI) to allow efficient digestion and absorption. Anteriorly, the intestine is lined with an EPITHELIUM containing ENZYME and MUCUS-secreting glands, and in higher vertebrates it is referred to as the SMALL INTESTINE. The posterior, large intestine, dehydrates the faeces which are stored here until voided in DEFECATION.

Intestine

Also called the bowels and divided into large and small intestine, they extend from the stomach to the anus, where waste products exit the body. The small intestine is about 20 ft (6.1m) long and the large intestine, about 5 ft (1.5m) long.

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Patient discussion about intestine

Q. I recently had my surgery for bowel obstruction? I recently had my surgery for bowel obstruction? None of the diet was restricted for me by doctor but should I go for any special diet.

A. I had surgery in 08/08 during having a c-section and hernia repair, and I'm having diarrhea all the time. I don't know what to eat nor what medicines to take. Only Immodium AD helps temporary. If I have an appointment, I don't eat breakfast or lunch. I come home and eat dinner. About 30 minutes after eating, I'm in the bathroom. Can someone help me please? I have to return back to work next month, and I don't want to be in the bathroom more than I am at my desk.

Q. Can Alcoholism makes you vulnerable to intestine infections? A friend of mine is a heavy drinker, he had something like 5 infections in the past year. Is it connected?

A. yes

Q. What is the connection between bowel disease and arthritis? My son suffers from ulcerative colitis, and the doctor said that his recent joint pain can be as a result of the colitis. Why is that?

A. Although ulcerative colitis happens mainly in the colon, it is a systemic disease, and patients may present with symptoms and complications outside the colon. These include musculoskeletal complications such as arthritis (for instance- ankylosing spondylitis). The exact mechanism of this injury is unknown.

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