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In CD, these attacks destroy cells in the small intestine's absorptive villi, finger-like projections that absorb nutrients from food.

Deepak Chopra: Weekly Health Tip: Understanding Celiac Disease Deepak Chopra 2011

When those with the disease consume gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains, such as rye or barley, their immune system attacks the intestine's villi, which help absorb nutrients.

Celiac disease sufferers go gluten-free Susan Craton 2010

It was superfluous, but Casey Becker's intestine's appreciated the sentiment.

Archive 2010-03-01 Glenn Dunks 2010

It was superfluous, but Casey Becker's intestine's appreciated the sentiment.

Oscar Stream of Consciousness Glenn Dunks 2010

Villi add to the intestine's surface area, increasing its ability to absorb nutrients.

Zeroing In On Gluten Steve Carper 2008

This intestinal forest harbors bacteria and yeast, which normally maintain a healthy balance and help carry out the intestine's main functions -- breaking down food into nutrients the body can use and moving along waste and harmful substances to the bowel.

Gut Reactions 2008

The large intestine's most important task is to transfer water-soluble minerals from digested food to the blood.

How and When to Be Your Own Doctor Isabel Moser

It's like the burrito is a crystal ball, and I can see into my intestine's future.

NPR Topics: News 2011

A small hole sometimes will reseal on its own, and the intestine's folds can hide a perforation, leading to delayed diagnosis.

ajc.com - News LAURAN NEERGAARD 2010

Listeria monocytogenes, a lethal food-borne pathogen, manages to escape the intestine's defenses and causes disease.

Medindia Health News 2010