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Intestine

(Science: anatomy, gastroenterology) this is a general term often used to describe both the small and large intestine. The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus.Part of the digestive system in between the stomach and the anus, where excess material from the system is excreted. The intestine is responsible for the digestion and re-absorption of materials into the blood while providing a passageway for the excess material to be excreted into the external environment via the anus.