bowel
Refers to the colon, the lower part of the digestive tract.
Refers to the part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine.
Used in the context of 'irritable bowel syndrome' (IBS), a common disorder affecting the large intestine.
Malignant growth in the large intestine (colon or rectum).
Any illness, disorder, or condition that affects the bowels.
A disturbance of normal bowel function.
An act of defecation; also refers to the feces itself.
A general term for any issues related to bowel function.
A person's regular pattern of defecation.
A blockage that prevents food or liquid from passing through the small or large intestine.
The normal operation of the bowels.
An operation performed on the small or large intestine.
The layers of tissue that form the structure of the intestine.
How often a person has a bowel movement.
A medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the bowel for examination.
The process of defecation.
Indicates location within the intestine.
To defecate or pass stool.
To defecate, commonly used in American English.
A more formal or medical term for defecating.
A somewhat dated or formal term for defecating.