in·tes·tine
 intestine
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- pronunciation:
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stihn
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(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.
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belly |
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Intestine comes from
intestina, a Latin word that means "internal" or what is within.