intestine

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Red flags scrape my intestines, making them knot together.

From Literature

Enzymes in the digestive system break down insulin before it can work, and the intestine lacks a natural way to absorb it into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue.

From Science Daily

However, scientists believe that conditions inside the intestine, including the gut microbiota and the chemical messenger serotonin, play an important role.

From Science Daily