bowel movement

American  

noun

1. the evacuation of the bowels; defecation.

2. excrement from the bowels; feces.

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bowel movement British  

noun

1. the discharge of faeces; defecation

2. the waste matter discharged; faeces

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Example Sentences

Interestingly, the study did not find a connection between straining during bowel movements and hemorrhoid risk, which differs from conclusions drawn in some earlier studies.

From Science Daily

In an interview with Business Insider, he revealed he started experiencing changes in his bowel movements, a common symptom of bowel cancer.

From BBC

Even though these conditions are widespread, the biological processes that regulate bowel movements are still not fully mapped.

From Science Daily

"They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits," she said in the beginning of her story.

From BBC

In 2008, Kurt started to experience things that hadn't bothered him before: dry skin, fatigue, irregular bowel movements and a white coating that formed over his tongue.

From Salon