small intestine

/smɔl ɪnˌtɛstən/

/smɔl ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

Other forms: small intestines

Definitions of small intestine

1. noun

   the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed
   types:

   duodenum

   the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum

   jejunum

   the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

   ileum

   the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum

   type of:

   bowel, gut, intestine

   the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus