bowel
noun C1
Plain meaning
the part of the body that carries waste out of the digestive system
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means the part of the body that carries waste out of the digestive system, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned bowel as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines bowel in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear bowelevidence of bowelwidespread bowel
Watch out
Do not use “bowel” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.