Small bowel

What does "Small bowel" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Small bowel" is a term used in medical documents to refer to a part of the digestive system that is involved in processing food after it passes through the stomach. It's a long, tube-like structure that includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. In simpler terms, it's the part of the gut where most of the nutrients from the food we eat are absorbed into the body.

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