bowel movement

== English == === Noun === bowel movement (plural bowel movements) The discharge of feces from the body, an act of defecation. The feces thus produced. ==== Usage notes ==== A nonvulgar, relatively inoffensive term for this bodily function, acceptable for general use. ==== Synonyms ==== BM See Thesaurus:defecation ==== Related terms ==== move one's bowels ==== Translations ====