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Glossary - Bowel Movement

From National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), for About.com

Updated March 26, 2009

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Definition: Body wastes passed through the rectum and anus.
Pronunciation: (BAH-wul MOOV-munt)
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