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Definition of Bowel
1. Noun. The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus.
Generic synonyms: Internal Organ, Viscus
Terms within: Hindgut
Specialized synonyms: Small Intestine, Large Intestine
Group relationships: Abdomen, Belly, Stomach, Venter
Derivative terms: Gut, Intestinal
Definition of Bowel
1. n. One of the intestines of an animal; an entrail, especially of man; a gut; -- generally used in the plural.
2. v. t. To take out the bowels of; to eviscerate; to disembowel.
Definition of Bowel
1. Noun. (chiefly medicine) A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine. ¹
2. Noun. (in the plural) The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach. ¹
3. Noun. (in the plural) The (deep) interior (term of) something. ¹
4. Noun. (in the plural archaic) The seat of pity or the gentler emotions; pity or mercy. ¹
5. Verb. (rare) To disembowel. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bowel
1. to disbowel [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS] - See also: disbowel
Medical Definition of Bowel
1. A general term that includes the small and large intestine. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bowel
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