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| bowel |
(usually plural) the long tube below the stomach that forms part of the digestive system; intestine. |
| crop |
a pouch in the digestive system of a bird, between its mouth and stomach. The crop stores food and prepares it for digestion. [1/7 definitions] |
| digestive system |
the parts of the body that work together to break down food so that it can be used by the body as energy. The human digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. |
| intestine |
(usually plural) the lower part of the digestive system, below the stomach. The intestine is a long, coiled tube. It is divided into the small intestine and the large intestine. |
| pancreas |
a large gland near the stomach. The pancreas makes digestive juices and insulin. |
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