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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
The part of the intestine that includes the appendix, cecum, colon, and rectum. The large intestine absorbs water from stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid form. The large intestine is 5 feet long.
Industry:Medical
A clear liquid made by the intestines that coats and protects tissues in the gastrointestinal tract.
Industry:Medical
The process the body uses to break down food into simple substances for energy, growth, and cell repair.
Industry:Medical
