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Intestinal Absorption |
Uptake of substances through the lining of the INTESTINES. |
Absorption, Intestinal |
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| D007413 |
Intestinal Mucosa |
Lining of the INTESTINES, consisting of an inner EPITHELIUM, a middle LAMINA PROPRIA, and an outer MUSCULARIS MUCOSAE. In the SMALL INTESTINE, the mucosa is characterized by a series of folds and abundance of absorptive cells (ENTEROCYTES) with MICROVILLI. |
Intestinal Epithelium,Intestinal Glands,Epithelium, Intestinal,Gland, Intestinal,Glands, Intestinal,Intestinal Gland,Mucosa, Intestinal |
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| D007421 |
Intestine, Small |
The portion of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT between the PYLORUS of the STOMACH and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE. It is divisible into three portions: the DUODENUM, the JEJUNUM, and the ILEUM. |
Small Intestine,Intestines, Small,Small Intestines |
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| D007930 |
Leucine |
An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation. |
L-Leucine,Leucine, L-Isomer,L-Isomer Leucine,Leucine, L Isomer |
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| D008297 |
Male |
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Males |
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| D008715 |
Methionine |
A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions. |
L-Methionine,Liquimeth,Methionine, L-Isomer,Pedameth,L-Isomer Methionine,Methionine, L Isomer |
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| D011392 |
Proline |
A non-essential amino acid that is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID. It is an essential component of COLLAGEN and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons. |
L-Proline,L Proline |
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| D002247 |
Carbon Isotopes |
Stable carbon atoms that have the same atomic number as the element carbon but differ in atomic weight. C-13 is a stable carbon isotope. |
Carbon Isotope,Isotope, Carbon,Isotopes, Carbon |
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| D003677 |
Deficiency Diseases |
A condition produced by dietary or metabolic deficiency. The term includes all diseases caused by an insufficient supply of essential nutrients, i.e., protein (or amino acids), vitamins, and minerals. It also includes an inadequacy of calories. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed) |
Deficiency Disease,Disease, Deficiency,Diseases, Deficiency |
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| D005215 |
Fasting |
Abstaining from FOOD. |
Hunger Strike,Hunger Strikes,Strike, Hunger,Strikes, Hunger |
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