intestinal absorption

collocation in English

meaningsofintestinalandabsorption

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intestinal
adjective
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/ˌɪnˈtes.tɪn.əl/us
/ˌɪnˈtes.tɪn.əl/
relating to the intestines (= a long tube through which food travels from the stomach and out of the body while it is ...
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absorption
noun[U]
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/əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/us
/əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən/
the process of taking something into ...
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(Definition ofintestinalandabsorptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Tissues and organs $ as indicators ofintestinalabsorptionof minerals and trace elements evaluated in rats.
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Its mechanisms of action include decreased hepatic glucose production andintestinalabsorptionof glucose, and increased peripheral uptake of glucose and utilization.
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Both use the same mechanism forintestinalabsorptionthat improves with sodium.
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In addition, alcohol interferes withintestinalabsorptionof thiamine, thereby further decreasing thiamine levels in the body.
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The protein encoded by this gene functions as a half-transporter to limitintestinalabsorptionand promote biliary excretion of sterols.
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Their swiftintestinalabsorptioncoupled with their thermostability leads to rapid development of toxic effects in a relatively short period of time.
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Complicating matters is that the composition of the food eaten (see "glycemic index") affectsintestinalabsorptionrates.
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Raltegravir has limitedintestinalabsorptionand thus resistance can not be overcome by prescribing higher doses.
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This mechanism preventsintestinalabsorptionof alimentary potassium ions and thereby reduces serum potassium levels.
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Ingestion of naringin and related flavonoids can also affect theintestinalabsorptionof certain drugs, leading to either an increase or decrease in circulating drug levels.
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Studies have also indicated that a diet high in phytoesterols may inhibit the absorption of cholesterol and lower serum cholesterol levels by competing forintestinalabsorption.
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