| small intestine | | |
| n. (body) | 1. small intestine | the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed. |
| ~ arteria ileum, ileal artery, intestinal artery | branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum. |
| ~ intestinal artery, jejunal artery | an artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum. |
| ~ alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, gi tract | tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination. |
| ~ bowel, gut, intestine | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. |
| ~ duodenum | the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum. |
| ~ jejunum | the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum. |
| ~ ileum | the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum. |
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