Bowel Movement

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊəl ˈmuːvmənt/

Definitions of bowel movement

noun a movement of the bowels; an act of defecation

Example Sentences

A1 I need to go to the bathroom for a bowel movement.

A2 Eating more fiber can help regulate your bowel movements.

B1 It is important to pay attention to changes in your bowel movements for signs of illness.

B2 Certain medications can cause irregular bowel movements.

C1 The doctor recommended keeping a diary to track bowel movements and any related symptoms.

C2 Chronic stress can have a negative impact on bowel movements and digestive health.

Examples of bowel movement in a Sentence

formal It is important to maintain regular bowel movements for overall digestive health.

informal Make sure you're having regular bowel movements to keep your stomach happy.

slang I feel so much better after that satisfying bowel movement.

figurative Having a successful bowel movement can be a relief in more ways than one.

Grammatical Forms of bowel movement

• past tense: had a bowel movement
• plural: bowel movements
• comparative: more bowel movement
• superlative: most bowel movement
• present tense: have a bowel movement
• future tense: will have a bowel movement
• perfect tense: have had a bowel movement
• continuous tense: is having a bowel movement
• singular: bowel movement
• positive degree: bowel movement
• infinitive: to have a bowel movement
• gerund: having a bowel movement
• participle: having had a bowel movement

Origin and Evolution of bowel movement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'bowel movement' originated from the Old English word 'boga' meaning 'bow' or 'arch' and 'boga' was used to refer to the intestines or bowels. Over time, this evolved into 'bowels' referring to the intestines and eventually 'bowel movement' to describe the act of passing waste from the intestines.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the intestines, the term 'bowel movement' gradually shifted to specifically refer to the act of passing waste from the body. The evolution of the word reflects a more medical and clinical understanding of digestion and waste elimination.