bowel movement

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bowel movement

1. The discharge of waste matter from the large intestine; defecation.

2. The waste matter discharged from the large intestine; feces.

bowel movement

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the discharge of faeces; defecation

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the waste matter discharged; faeces

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bowel movement - a euphemism for defecation; "he had a bowel movement"

bm, movement

euphemism - an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

defecation, laxation, shitting - the elimination of fecal waste through the anus

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