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bowel

[ˈbaʊəl]

bowel Definition

  • 1the long tube in the body that helps digest food and remove waste
  • 2the part of the body that contains the bowels

Using bowel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bowel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doctor examined his bowel movements to check for any abnormalities.

  • Example

    The pain was coming from deep within her bowels.

  • Example

    He had a bowel obstruction that required surgery.

bowel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bowel

Phrases with bowel

  • a common condition that affects the large intestine, causing abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements

    Example

    She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and had to make dietary changes to manage her symptoms.

  • a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum

    Example

    He underwent treatment for bowel cancer and is now in remission.

  • the act of passing waste material from the body through the anus

    Example

    She had a regular bowel movement every morning.

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Summary: bowel in Brief

The term 'bowel' [ˈbaʊəl] refers to the long tube in the body that helps digest food and remove waste, as well as the part of the body that contains the bowels. It is associated with medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and bowel cancer. 'Bowel movement' refers to the act of passing waste material from the body through the anus.

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