bowel
Plural
bowels
1
(usually plural) the tube in the body through which digested food passes from the stomach to the anus
- Digestive disorders can affect the bowel's ability to absorb nutrients.
- Fiber helps maintain regular bowel movements and prevents constipation.
- Inflammatory bowel disease includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- The large bowel absorbs water from undigested food before excretion.
- A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables supports optimal bowel function.