bowel movement
noun
the evacuation of the bowels; defecation.
excrement from the bowels; feces.
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British Dictionary definitions for bowel movement
bowel movement
noun
the discharge of faeces; defecation
the waste matter discharged; faeces
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Medical definitions for bowel movement
bowel movement
n.
The discharge of waste matter from the large intestine; defecation.
The waste matter discharged from the large intestine; feces.
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