The human intestine is 22ft long, and yet humans are only 6ft tall. From Wordnik.com. [Solar Dreams, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
A congenital defect in which part of the intestine is completely blocked or absent. From Wordnik.com. [Glossary] Reference
The bad news: the endoscopy showed that Buster's entire stomach, small intestine and large intestine is "grossly diseased". From Wordnik.com. [buster update] Reference
After 2d or 14d of endotoxin exposure, hardly any gammadelta T-cells were detected in the upper mucosa of the preterm intestine (A+B). From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
It familiarized the northern mind with the idea of intestine conflict. From Wordnik.com. [The Two Rebellions; or, Treason Unmasked.] Reference
Garry was trying to find out how the intestine was able to absorb sugars selectively. From Wordnik.com. [Sir James W. Black - Autobiography] Reference
Immediately after the mouth comes the intestine, which is never wanting in any insect. From Wordnik.com. [On the Parts of Animals] Reference
The colon and the rectum are part of the large bowel or large intestine, which is an organ tha. From Wordnik.com. [San Diego's Official Navy Newspaper - Navy Compass] Reference
Normally, nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, which is lined with tiny fingerlike projections called villi. From Wordnik.com. [Zeroing In On Gluten] Reference
The entire length of an average human’s small intestine is around 30 feet, and their large intestine is around 7 feet. From Wordnik.com. [The Worlds Longest Poo : about:blank] Reference
The only sure sign of the presence of this parasite in the intestine is the passing from the bowels of some of its joints or ova. From Wordnik.com. [Papers on Health] Reference
(This is to avoid cutting into an intestine, which is worse than gut-shooting. From Wordnik.com. [What is the best way to field dress a deer?] Reference
You've got to love a guy with the word "intestine" in his name and for that reason I love Johan Vandewoestijne. From Wordnik.com. [That Lucker's a bad muthafuh--] Reference
The colon is a major part of the large intestine which is about 6 feet long if stretched out. From Wordnik.com. [EzineArticles] Reference
1) According to Science Magazine, the adult human intestine is home to an almost inconceivable number of microorganisms. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-12-01] Reference
The gold standard of diagnosis requires a biopsy of the small intestine. From Wordnik.com. [A New Diet Villain] Reference
Fats tend to slow the passage of food from the stomach to the intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Going Beyond Atkins] Reference
They transplanted a cell from a young tadpole's intestine into a frog egg. From Wordnik.com. [Here Come The Dnasaurs] Reference
It happens because the muscles of the intestine don't work as they should. From Wordnik.com. [Traditional treatments work well for IBS] Reference
When the pouches in the intestine get inflamed, it's called diverticulitis. From Wordnik.com. [Popcorn and nuts back on the menu for diverticular disease] Reference
Commands Ms. Frizzle as they enter the large intestine: "Two by two, class.". From Wordnik.com. [Ms. Frizzle Explains All] Reference
By the thin longitudinal lines decorating the thickened folds of intestine. From Wordnik.com. [What Hands Can Do] Reference
This enzyme is an innocent bystander that acts on gluten in the lining of the intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Waiter, Please Hold the Wheat] Reference
The reason: Those beverages contain compounds that bind to the mineral in your intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Q&A: Are coffee and tea iron-blockers?] Reference
The resulting damage to the small intestine makes it hard for the body to absorb nutrients. From Wordnik.com. [Waiter, Please Hold the Wheat] Reference
The small intestine is a convoluted, 25-foot tube between the stomach and the large intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Gut Reactions] Reference
When patients lay off gluten, their intestine should heal and symptoms should go away, says Kupper. From Wordnik.com. [A New Diet Villain] Reference
Malabsorptive procedures bypass part of the small intestine so fewer calories are absorbed after a meal. From Wordnik.com. [Nap Time for Aging Boomers] Reference
Blood vessels in the wall of her large intestine intermittently would rupture, causing massive bleeding. From Wordnik.com. [TECHNOLOGY'S LIMITS] Reference
Coiled glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, the protein is known to help digest sugars in the human intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Vats, Fats And Rats] Reference
Biliribin acts as a toxic avenger, sweeping up molecules that can damage lung, intestine, eye and other cells. From Wordnik.com. [The Flintstone Diagnosis] Reference
Leaky-gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the wall of the small intestine is damaged. From Wordnik.com. [Gut Reactions] Reference
The surgeon detaches the esophagus from the stomach and reattaches it to the small intestine, creating a tiny pouch. From Wordnik.com. [The Diet Of Last Resort] Reference
Maybe researchers can hit some bugs where they hurt through a drug that, say, increases the acidity in the intestine. From Wordnik.com. [The End Of Antibiotics] Reference
But outside it is snowing and 10 degrees, and there's a snaky, mile-long tube of ice that resembles an intestine, only it digests people. From Wordnik.com. [My Skeleton Saga] Reference
Hypnotherapy: This technique can help create a long-lasting state of relaxation and may help calm painful muscular motion in the intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Digestion: Soothing A Sensitive Gut] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.