Definition Synonyms
Definition of bowel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
intestinesTECH. part of the intestines, usually the large intestineTECH.
- The doctor examined the patient's bowel for any issues.
2.
digestive systemTECH. tubes through which digested food passesTECH.
- Food moves through the bowel during digestion.
3.
figurativeinnermost part of something
- They explored the bowels of the ancient castle.
Expressions with bowel
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discharge of feces from the body
He has a regular bowel movement every morning.
deep interior parts of the earth
Miners explored the bowel of the earth for resources.
cancer affecting the colon or rectum
She was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year.
working of the intestines in moving and removing solid body waste
After the surgery, the doctor carefully monitored his bowel function.
blockage preventing normal flow in the intestines
The patient was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
disorder causing oversensitive large intestine nerves and muscles
She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome after several tests.
part of the intestine that absorbs water from waste
The large bowel plays a crucial role in digestion.
chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, often Crohn's or ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease can cause stomach pain and diarrhea.
part of the intestine below the stomach and above the large bowel
The small bowel absorbs nutrients from digested food..
deep feeling of sympathy or pity
He was moved by a bowel of compassion for the orphan.
Origin of bowel
Latin, botellus (small sausage)
Terms with bowel included in their meaning
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medical
gastrointestinal disorder with frequent watery bowel movements
health issue
frequent watery bowel discharge, often from infection or food poisoning
medical
suffer from frequent loose bowel movements usually caused by illness or bad food
medical
loose frequent bowel movements that contain visible blood
medical
chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract
medical
illness in which a person has frequent loose or watery bowel movements
health
medical device used to flush the lower bowel
defecate
have a bowel movement and pass feces from the body
bowel cleansing
large-intestine washout using lots of liquid for cleaning
bodily control
ability to control urinary and bowel functions
acr: irritable bowel syndrome
causes stomach pain and discomfort
digestion
helps relieve constipation by making bowel movements easier
medical
frequent and watery bowel movements
medical
irregular bowel movement like diarrhea or constipation
psychoanalysis
Freudian stage focusing on bowel and bladder control
medicinal bark
tree bark used to cause vomiting and force bowel movements
health condition
experience frequent loose bowel movements
frequent bowel movements
experience frequent loose bowel movements
acr: bowel movement
the act of passing solid waste from the body
medical
liquid injected into the anus to help bowel movement
clinical
showing bowel trouble or linked signs
symptom
having frequent loose or watery bowel movements
symptoms
characterized by frequent loose bowel movements
medical
congenital condition causing bowel obstruction due to missing nerve cells
Examples of bowel in a sentence
A healthy bowel is essential for digestion. Doctors examined the patient's bowel for any issues. The miners descended into the bowels of the earth. The novel delves into the bowels of human emotion.
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- French:intestin, entrailles, ...
- German:Darm, Tiefen, ...
- Italian:intestino, viscere, ...
- Spanish:intestino, entrañas, ...
- Portuguese:intestino, profundezas, ...
- Chinese:肠道, 肠管, ...
- Japanese:腸, 消化管, ...
- Arabic:أَمْعَاء, أَعْماق, ...
- Hebrew:מְעִי, מְעַיִים, ...
- Russian:кишечник, кишки, ...
- Ukrainian:кишечник, кишки, ...
- Hindi:आंत, छोटी आंत, ...
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