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.
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And other red flag symptoms may include a change in your bowel habits.
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
These bacteria help soften stool and increase the number of bowel movements.13
A study published in 2022 suggested that probiotics can significantly improve constipation.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
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Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
These bacteria help soften stool and increase the number of bowel movements.13
A study published in 2022 suggested that probiotics can significantly improve constipation.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
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“Bowel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowel. Accessed 29 May. 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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