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bowel

/'bauəl/
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Word: Bowel

Definition:
The word "bowel" is a noun that refers to the part of the digestive system (alimentary canal) that is located between the stomach and the anus. It includes both the small intestine and the large intestine.

Usage Instructions:
You can use "bowel" when talking about digestion, health, or medical topics. It is often used in discussions about food, digestion, and related health issues.

Example Sentence:
"After eating too much junk food, she felt discomfort in her bowels."

Advanced Usage:
In medical contexts, you might hear terms like "bowel movement," which refers to the act of defecation (the process of getting rid of waste from the body). "Irritable bowel syndrome" (IBS) is a common condition affecting the bowels.

Word Variants:
- Bowels (plural): Refers to the intestines collectively. - Bowel-related adjectives: - "Bowel-friendly" (foods that are easy on the digestive system). - "Bowel-associated" (related to the intestines).

Different Meaning:
While "bowel" primarily refers to the intestines, in some informal contexts, it can also refer to the inner part of something (like "the bowels of the earth").

Synonyms:
- Intestine - Gut (informal) - Colon (specifically refers to part of the large intestine)

Idioms/Phrases:
- "To have a gut feeling": This phrase means to have an instinct or intuition about something, though it does not directly relate to the anatomical meaning of "bowel." - "Bowel movement": As mentioned, this is a common phrase referring to the act of passing stool.

Phrasal Verbs:
There are no direct phrasal verbs that include "bowel," as it is a specific anatomical term. However, you may come across phrases associated with bowel health, like "clear your bowels," meaning to have a bowel movement.

Noun
  1. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus

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