bowels
ˈbaʊəlz
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Definition of bowels - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
medicalintestines of a person or animal
  • The surgeon carefully examined the bowels during the operation..
guts viscera
2.
inner partsinnermost parts of something
  • The bowels of the ship contained the engine room..
entrails innards
3.
Earth's centerRarethe center or core of the EarthRare
  • The drill reached the bowels of the planet.
center core depths
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Expressions with bowels

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feel very anxious or stressed about something
She got her bowels in a knot before the exam.
deepest parts far below the earth's surface
Miners work in the bowels of the earth.
empty the bowels by defecating
He needs to move his bowels every morning.
have a bowel movement to expel waste
He needs to move the bowels regularly for good health.
make it easier to have a bowel movement
This medicine will loosen the bowels quickly.
pass solid waste from the body through the anus
He needed to empty his bowels before the surgery.

Origin of bowels

Latin, botellus (small sausage)

Terms with bowels included in their meaning

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fecaladj.
biology
related to waste matter from the bowels
biology
solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
euphemism
lose control of bowels accidentally
feces
solid waste matter from the bowels
medical
expel waste from the body through the bowels
medical
act of emptying the bladder or bowels
biology
solid waste expelled from the bowels
medical
cause evacuation of the bowels

Examples of bowels in a sentence

  • He felt a sharp pain in his bowels.
  • The miners descended into the bowels of the earth.
  • Explorers ventured into the bowels of the ancient cave.
  • Legends speak of treasures hidden in the bowels of the Earth.
  • Scientists study the bowels of the planet to understand its formation.

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  1. French:intestins, profondeurs, ...
  2. German:Därme, Inneres, ...
  3. Italian:viscere, interiora, ...
  4. Spanish:entrañas, interior, ...
  5. Portuguese:tripas, interior, ...
  6. Chinese:肠子, 内部, ...
  7. Japanese:腸, 奥底, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَمْعاء, أَعْمَاق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵעַיִם, מַעֲמַקִּים, ...
  10. Russian:кишечник, недра, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кишечник, глибини, ...
  12. Hindi:आंतें, भीतरी भाग, ...
bowel
ˈbaʊəl

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.
colon gut intestine
2.
digestive systemTECH.tubes through which digested food passesTECH.
  • Food moves through the bowel during digestion.
colon gut intestine
3.
figurativeinnermost part of something
  • They explored the bowels of the ancient castle.
core heart
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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.

Origin of bowel

Latin, botellus (small sausage)

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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  1. French:intestin, entrailles, ...
  2. German:Darm, Tiefen, ...
  3. Italian:intestino, viscere, ...
  4. Spanish:intestino, entrañas, ...
  5. Portuguese:intestino, profundezas, ...
  6. Chinese:肠道, 肠管, ...
  7. Japanese:腸, 消化管, ...
  8. Arabic:أَمْعَاء, أَعْماق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעִי, מְעַיִים, ...
  10. Russian:кишечник, кишки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кишечник, кишки, ...
  12. Hindi:आंत, छोटी आंत, ...

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