bowel movement
noun
plural bowel movements
: an act of passing usually solid waste through the rectum and anus
He had a two-day history of right lower abdominal pain … without bowel movements.—
William W. Scott, Jr. et al.
William W. Scott, Jr. et al.
also
: fecal matter expelled at one passage : stool sense 3a
Cats get infected from contact with other cats' bowel movements or by predation. —Donald Caslow
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This will help prevent constipation and make bowel movements easier to pass.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Lastly, fiber in the evening can promote digestion overnight and encourage regular bowel movements in the morning.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Xue explained that pelvic floor muscles coordinate a significant amount of bowel movement and work with the rest of the body to ensure stool comes out smoothly.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Due to the loss of fluids through bowel movements, electrolytes like potassium can be easily removed from the body.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Lastly, fiber in the evening can promote digestion overnight and encourage regular bowel movements in the morning.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Xue explained that pelvic floor muscles coordinate a significant amount of bowel movement and work with the rest of the body to ensure stool comes out smoothly.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Due to the loss of fluids through bowel movements, electrolytes like potassium can be easily removed from the body.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Bowel movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowel%20movement. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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