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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..
2.
inner partsinnermost parts of something
- The bowels of the ship contained the engine room..
3.
Earth's centerRare the center or core of the EarthRare
- The drill reached the bowels of the planet.
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.
cause a bowel movement to occur
The doctor prescribed a laxative to open the bowels.
become upset over something trivial
Don't get your bowels in a twist over the small delay.
defecate in a polite or medical context
He needs to open his bowels regularly for good health.
passing solid waste from the body through the rectum
He has a movement of the bowels every morning.
condition causing frequent loose stools
Looseness of the bowels can be a symptom of infection.
become upset or agitated emotionally or mentally
He tends to get his bowels in an uproar over small problems.
Origin of bowels
Latin, botellus (small sausage)
Terms with bowels included in their meaning
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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
disembowel
remove the bowels or entrails from
medical
substance that helps empty the bowels
medical
promoting excretion especially of the bowels
laxative
easing the bowels
biology
having excreted waste from the bowels
medical
substance used to cleanse the bowels
medical
causing evacuation of the bowels
medical
painful and ineffective urge to evacuate the bowels or bladder
defecate
empty the bowels by defecating
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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- French:intestins, profondeurs, ...
- German:Därme, Inneres, ...
- Italian:viscere, interiora, ...
- Spanish:entrañas, interior, ...
- Portuguese:tripas, interior, ...
- Chinese:肠子, 内部, ...
- Japanese:腸, 奥底, ...
- Arabic:الأَمْعاء, أَعْمَاق, ...
- Hebrew:מֵעַיִם, מַעֲמַקִּים, ...
- Russian:кишечник, недра, ...
- Ukrainian:кишечник, глибини, ...
- Hindi:आंतें, भीतरी भाग, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of bowel
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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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