intestine
//ɪnˈtɛstɪn//
Noun
intestineSingular
intestinesPlural
1
The long, tubular organ in the digestive system that extends from the stomach to the anus, responsible for absorbing nutrients and water from food.
The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from the food we eat.
2
The lower part of the alimentary canal, divided into the small intestine and large intestine.
The intestine is divided into the small intestine and the large intestine.