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intestinal

[in-tes-tuh-nl, in-tes-tahyn-l] / ɪnˈtɛs tə nl, ˌɪn tɛsˈtaɪn l /


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There are three ways to look for colon cancer and polyps located in the intestinal lining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The researchers found that vibrios, especially Photobacterium damselae subsp. damselae, were highly abundant in both the intestinal tract and the ichthyocarbonates.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

That molecule is then released into the intestinal lining, where it is absorbed by immune cells known as CD8 T cells.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

In a new study, scientists found that cysteine can activate an immune response that boosts intestinal stem cells and helps regenerate tissue in the small intestine.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

“If we don’t cause a little intestinal distress, no one knows we’re there.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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