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Intestine, Small
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Definition
: The portion of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT between the PYLORUS of the STOMACH and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE. It is divisible into three portions: the DUODENUM, the JEJUNUM, and the ILEUM.
GEN; inflammation
Examples
Duodenum
;
Ileum
;
Jejunum
Other names
Small Intestines; Intestines, Small; Small Intestine
Substance
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Categories
Source
Atresia of small intestine
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*Intestinal Atresia
Intestine, Small/abnormalities.