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Anatomy
The structure of the human body and the organs and systems that comprise it.
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large intestine
Anatomy; Digestive
The wide, lower part of the intestine, in which water is absorbed from food during digestion.
peristalsis
Anatomy; Digestive
The wave like movement of the muscles of the digestive system. In peristalsis, food is pushed from esophagus into the stomach.
gallbladder
Anatomy; Digestive
A small sac in the body that stores bile. It is located below the liver and releases bile into the small intestine.
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