debowel

/diːˈbouəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or empty the bowels, especially as part of a medical procedure

“The doctor had to debowel the patient before the surgery.”

2. verb

to remove the bowels from (a body or animal)

“The taxidermist had to debowel the deer before mounting it.”

3. verb

to remove the intestines from (a body or animal)

“The pathologist had to debowel the specimen before examining it.”

Synonyms

  • empty
  • evacuate

Antonyms

  • block
  • obstruct