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intestine

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Also known as intestines, gut, guts

REDIRECT Gastrointestinal tract#Lower gastrointestinal tract

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The intestine is the lower part of your gastrointestinal tract, the tube-like organ system that processes food as it moves through your body. It's important because it absorbs nutrients from digested food and water into your bloodstream, and it helps eliminate waste.

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Intestines
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Encyclopedic overview

REDIRECT Gastrointestinal tract#Lower gastrointestinal tract

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