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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > bodily secretions and exudates > intestinal secretions
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > bodily secretions and exudates > intestinal secretions
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > bodily secretions and exudates > intestinal secretions
Preferred Term:

intestinal secretions

Definition:
Fluids originating from the epithelial lining of the intestines, adjoining exocrine glands and from organs such as the liver, which empty into the cavity of the intestines.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
bodily secretions and exudates
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • intestinal juices
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/211311
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