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   gut

   /ɡʌt/

   noun

   • 1. the stomach or belly: "the terrible pain in his gut" Similar stomachbellyabdomenintestinesbowelscoloninformal:tummytuminsidesinnardsbreadbasketbingysolar plexus
   • ▪ the lower alimentary canal or a part of this; the intestine: "microbes which naturally live in the human gut"
   • ▪ entrails that have been removed or exposed in violence or by a butcher. Similar intestinesentrailsvital organsbodily organsvital partsvisceraoffalinformal:insidesinnardsarchaic:numbles
   • ▪ a fat stomach. informal
   • ▪ the inner parts or essence of something: "the guts of a modern computer"
   • ▪ used to form names attributing negative characteristics to people: "what's the matter with you, misery guts?"
   • 2. used in reference to a feeling or reaction based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought: informal "I had a gut feeling that something was wrong"
   • 3. personal courage and determination; toughness of character: informal "he didn't have the guts to tell the truth" Similar couragecourageousnessbraveryvalourbackbonenervefortitudepluckpluckinessmettlemettlesomenessspiritboldnessaudacitydaringfearlessnesshardinesstoughnessforcefulnessdeterminationresolveresolutioninformal:gritgumptionspunkgutsinessgamenessbottleballsinessmoxiecojonessandvulgar slang:ballsOpposite cowardice
   • 4. fibre made from the intestines of animals, used especially for violin or racket strings or for surgical use.
   • 5. a narrow passage or strait.

   verb

   • 1. remove the intestines and other internal organs from (a fish or other animal) before cooking it. Similar disembowelevisceratedrawdresscleanremove the innards fromremove the guts fromrare:emboweldisbowelexenterategrallochpaunch
   • ▪ remove or destroy completely the internal parts of (a building or other structure): "the fire gutted most of the factory" Similar devastatedestroydemolishwipe outlay waste toravageconsumeruinleave in ruinswreckrazelevelflattenliterary:despoil
   • 2. cause (someone) to feel extremely upset or disappointed: informal British "it guts me to think about what my mother and brother missed out on"

   Word Origin Old Englishguttas (plural), probably related to gēotan ‘pour’.

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2. www.britannica.com › science › gastrointestinal-tractGastrointestinal tract | Definition, Organs, Diagram, & Facts

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   5 days ago · gastrointestinal tract, pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled. The gastrointestinal tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.

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   21 hours ago · Exerting cytotoxic effects, leading to cell death or damage—thus disrupting the normal turnover of intestinal epithelial cells and impairing tissue repair mechanisms. Mold’s ability to stir up trouble doesn't end there. Mold is also notorious for sparking another imbalance that can wreak havoc on gut health: mast cell activation syndrome.

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   3 days ago · It's a question that piques our curiosity. The truth is, you're actually supporting the growth of a fascinating world of microorganisms inside your gut. This blog is your gateway to understanding the gut microbiome and its intriguing impact on your health.

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   21 hours ago · semisolid mass of partially digested food and gastric juices that passes fromt he stomach to the small intestine. See more. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like absorption, alimentary canal, amino acid and more.

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   5 days ago · The meaning of BUST A/ONE'S GUT is to work or try extremely hard. How to use bust a/one's gut in a sentence.

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   2 days ago · Dietary fiber is defined to be plant components that are not broken down by human digestive enzymes. In the late 20th century, only lignin and some polysaccharides were known to satisfy this definition, but in the early 21st century, resistant starch and oligosaccharides were included as dietary fiber components.