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Noun: small intestine  smol in'te-stin
  1. The longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed

Derived forms: small intestines

Type of: bowel, gut, intestine

Part of: alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract

Encyclopedia: Small intestine