bowel movement

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The analysis uncovered 21 regions of the human genome that influence bowel movement frequency, including 10 regions that had not been identified before.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

It is found in the first bowel movement a newborn baby makes after birth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

His liquid bowel movement stained the fabric of our nation forever.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024

There are several types of these tests, which require a sample of a bowel movement that is tested for blood or DNA markers.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Whenever I ate these worms, whose skins were like those of miniature porcupines, my stomach would tighten in severe cramps, and I would have no bowel movement for days.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane