bowel
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈbaʊəɫ// UK //bˈaʊəl// bow·el
n. the long tube in your body that carries waste out. It is part of your digestive system.
n. the lower part of the alimentary canal, extending from the stomach to the anus. Typically used in the plural form.
He felt a sharp pain in his bowel.
The doctor checked his bowel movements to diagnose the cause of the pain.
A healthy diet rich in fiber supports regular bowel function and reduces the risk of digestive disorders.
Borrowed from Middle French bouel, from Old French boïel, from Latin botellus, diminutive of botulus (“sausage”). Doublet of boyau.