| small intestine |
The tubular organ, about 20 feet (6 m) long, where most digestion occurs. It is made up of three parts: the duodenum (which is attached to the stomach), jejunum, and ileum (which ends in the large intestine).
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| small for gestational age |
a term used to describe a newborn who is smaller than normal for the number of weeks of pregnancy. sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - the sudden and unexplained death of an infant under 1 year of age.
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| small intestine |
The part of the digestive tract that is located between the stomach and the large intestine.
Ãâó: www.iffgd.org/GIDisorders/glossary.html
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| small intestine |
organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Ãâó: www.umm.edu/digest/glossn-z.htm
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| small bowel enema |
x-rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ. Also called small bowel follow-through. See also lower GI series.
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