Definition

1. Noun:
   • The part of the digestive system following the stomach: The small intestine is the long, coiled tube where most digestion and absorption of nutrients from food takes place.

Usage

• The term "small intestine" is used to specify this particular organ within the digestive tract. It is always used as a singular noun, though it can be modified (e.g., "the human small intestine"). It is a standard anatomical term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine.
  • The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Advanced Usage

• "small intestine" in medical/scientific context: The term is frequently used in discussions of physiology, anatomy, and medical conditions.
  • The biopsy confirmed inflammation in the lining of the small intestine.

Variants and Related Words

• Small bowel: A synonymous term often used in medical contexts.
  • The surgeon examined the small bowel for any obstructions.
• Duodenum (n): The first and shortest section of the small intestine.
• Jejunum (n): The middle section of the small intestine.
• Ileum (n): The final and longest section of the small intestine.

Synonyms

• Small bowel: The primary synonym, especially in clinical settings.

Related Phrases

• Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO): A medical condition involving excessive bacteria in the small intestine.
• Small intestine transplant: A surgical procedure to replace a diseased small intestine.

Noun

1. the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed