intestine

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The researchers are now moving forward with additional studies, including testing in larger animal models and systems that replicate the human intestine, as they work toward eventual clinical applications.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

By the time she was diagnosed, she had reached stage 4, with deep infiltrating endometriosis spread across her ligaments, intestine, pelvis, ovaries and uterus.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

It damages the small intestine so the body cannot properly take in nutrients.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

After surgery, many develop short bowel syndrome, a condition in which the shortened intestine struggles to absorb nutrients effectively.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

I hoped I’d have enough cash by the time my small intestine shriveled like an earthworm on hot pavement.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson