Bowel

usgb/ˈbaʊəl/
noun

The long tube that carries solid waste from the stomach out of the body.

He had surgery to remove part of his bowel.
Visual representation of "bowel" - The long tube that carries solid waste from the stomach out of the body.

Often appears as...

  • bowel movement
  • bowel cancer

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Technical

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Health Context

Usually used in medical or health discussions, often relating to diet, illness, or surgery.

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After the diagnosis, she had regular bowel screenings.
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Sensitive Topic

Talking about bowels can be personal; it's usually more private unless the context is clinical or educational.

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He didn't feel comfortable discussing his recent bowel issues.
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Not Just Humans

Bowel can refer to the guts of animals too, especially in veterinary or biological contexts.

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The vet explained the cat's bowel problem.
Visual representation of the word "Bowel"

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