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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Symptoms of bowel cancer include blood in or on your stool, unexplained weight loss, changing bowel habits and persistent abdominal discomfort.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Common symptoms include rectal bleeding, itching, and changes in bowel habits.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Fecal incontinence is treatable with dietary changes, medications, bowel retraining, or surgery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
Antibiotics: While effective for treating bacterial infections, antibiotics can change the balance of intestinal bacteria or lead to the excessive growth of certain types of bacteria that can cause bowel inflammation.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Common symptoms include rectal bleeding, itching, and changes in bowel habits.
—Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024
Fecal incontinence is treatable with dietary changes, medications, bowel retraining, or surgery.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
Antibiotics: While effective for treating bacterial infections, antibiotics can change the balance of intestinal bacteria or lead to the excessive growth of certain types of bacteria that can cause bowel inflammation.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Bowel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowel. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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