Bowels
Bowels
Bowels (pronunciation: /ˈbaʊəlz/) refers to the part of the digestive system that extends from the stomach to the anus. The term is often used interchangeably with the intestines, which are divided into the small intestine and the large intestine.
Etymology
The term "bowels" originates from the Middle English word "bowele", which is derived from the Old English "būgel", meaning "bag, pouch". In a broader sense, it was used to refer to the interior of anything, which is how it came to be associated with the intestines.
Related Terms
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Colon: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the rectum.
- Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.
- Gut flora: The complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals.
- Digestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the body and for making use of food to keep the body healthy.
See Also
- Digestion
- Human gastrointestinal tract
- Abdominal pain
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bowels
- Wikipedia's article - Bowels
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