Intestine

n. pl. Intestines (#).
  1. (Anat.) That part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus.
    2. Large intestine (Human Anat. & Med.),
    the lower portion of the bowel, terminating at the anus. It is adapted for the retention of fecal matter, being shorter, broader, and less convoluted than the small intestine; it consists of three parts, the cæcum, colon, and rectum.
    Small intestine (Human Anat. & Med.),
    the upper portion of the bowel, in which the process of digestion is practically completed. It is narrow and contorted, and consists of three parts, the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.