bowel
noun
bow·el
ˈbau̇(-ə)l 
1
2
archaic
: the seat of pity, tenderness, or courage
—usually used in plural
3
bowels plural
: the interior parts
especially
: the deep or remote parts
bowels of the earth
Examples of bowel in a Sentence
a disease of the bowel
They dug deep into the bowels of the earth.
The engine room is down in the bowels of the ship.
Recent Examples on the Web
These muscles are known as the pelvic floor, a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and uterus.
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Sarah Klein, Health, 1 June 2024
The dog's veterinarian, the clinic's lead veterinarian and an animal emergency room veterinarian all agreed the dog's inability to control his bowels and lift his hind legs pointed to a severe neurological problem, Pereira said.
—CBS News, 25 May 2024
During the trial, Valadez testified that her cancer wreaked havoc with her bowels, forcing her to deal with explosive diarrhea in social settings.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune Europe, 24 May 2024
No one likes to talk about the warning signs, but here are other symptoms to beware of: a change in bowel habits; diarrhea, constipation, or feeling your bowel does not empty all the way; abdominal pain, aches or cramps that don’t go away; unintentional or unexplained weight loss.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
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Sarah Klein, Health, 1 June 2024
The dog's veterinarian, the clinic's lead veterinarian and an animal emergency room veterinarian all agreed the dog's inability to control his bowels and lift his hind legs pointed to a severe neurological problem, Pereira said.
—CBS News, 25 May 2024
During the trial, Valadez testified that her cancer wreaked havoc with her bowels, forcing her to deal with explosive diarrhea in social settings.
—Jef Feeley, Fortune Europe, 24 May 2024
No one likes to talk about the warning signs, but here are other symptoms to beware of: a change in bowel habits; diarrhea, constipation, or feeling your bowel does not empty all the way; abdominal pain, aches or cramps that don’t go away; unintentional or unexplained weight loss.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Bowel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowel. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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bowel
noun
bow·el
ˈbau̇(-ə)l
1
a
: intestine entry 2, gut
—usually used in plural
b
: a division of the intestine
2
plural
: the interior parts
the bowels of the earth
3
archaic
: supply of mercy or courage
—usually used in plural
Medical Definition
bowel
noun
bow·el
ˈbau̇(-ə)l
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