| intestinal absorption |
the uptake from the intestinal lumen of fluids, solutes, proteins, fats, and other nutrients into the intestinal epithelial cells, blood, lymph, or interstitial fluids of the intestine.
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| intestinal |
Having to do with the intestines.
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| intestinal bypass |
a surgical procedure in which the beginning of the large intestine is joined to its end so that less food is absorbed; because of serious side effects, usually performed only on seriously obese people
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| intestinal obstruction |
A partial or complete blockage in the small or large intestine that prevents food or fluid from passing through. Often causes pain, cramps, bloating, constipation and sometimes diarrhea.
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| intestinal |
(Ajd) Relating to the bowel (both the small bowel and the large bowel)
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