bowel movement
noun
plural bowel movements
: an act of passing usually solid waste through the rectum and anus
He had a two-day history of right lower abdominal pain … without bowel movements.—
William W. Scott, Jr. et al.
William W. Scott, Jr. et al.
also
: fecal matter expelled at one passage : stool sense 3a
Cats get infected from contact with other cats' bowel movements or by predation. —Donald Caslow
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Bowel function encompasses passing gas, bowel sounds, and bowel movements.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar, while insoluble fiber can support digestion, regular bowel movements and prevention of constipation.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Strategies for managing bowel movement worries include speaking with a therapist and learning more about normal poop habits.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2025
Higher fiber intake has been linked to making bowel movements more regular, stabilizing blood sugar levels, lowering total and LDL cholesterol, reducing blood pressure and balancing the pH in your intestines.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025
Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar, while insoluble fiber can support digestion, regular bowel movements and prevention of constipation.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Strategies for managing bowel movement worries include speaking with a therapist and learning more about normal poop habits.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2025
Higher fiber intake has been linked to making bowel movements more regular, stabilizing blood sugar levels, lowering total and LDL cholesterol, reducing blood pressure and balancing the pH in your intestines.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Bowel movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowel%20movement. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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