noun
bowel
BOW-ul/ˈbaʊəl/
An internal section of the intestine.
The anatomical view shows the coiled bowel within the intestinal tract.
Etymology
Latin botellus meant “little sausage” and came to denote the small intestine. English bowel initially covered the abdominal organs more broadly before narrowing to the intestines.
In context
the top part of the stomach to the lower part of the stomach and then goes back up and only very small particles actually can then enter into the small bowel for absorption
More examples
- The surgeon examined the affected bowel.
- The doctor asked about changes in his bowels.
- The workers descend into the bowels of the old ship.
Forms
bowel · bowels
Similar words
- intestine
- The anatomical term, with less association with bowel function.