Usage Note
Dünndarm is the narrow part of the intestine between stomach and large intestine where most nutrient absorption occurs. Contrast with Dickdarm (large intestine); both are standard vocabulary in health education and doctor visits.
Examples
"Im Dünndarm werden die meisten Nährstoffe aufgenommen."
Natural Translation
Most nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
Literal Translation
In the small intestine most nutrients are taken up.
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