Stool is expelled from your body through your anus. The time it takes for food to travel from your mouth through your digestive tract to your anus is your bowel transit time. Sometimes, just the time it takes for food to travel through the colon is measured. This is called the colonic transit time.
stigma noun (FEELING). âº [C usually singular, U] a âstrong âfeeling of âdisapproval that most âpeople in a âsociety have about something, âespecially when this is âunfair: There is no âlonger any stigma to being âdivorced.
Learn what you can do about stigma. Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype).Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common.ere are some ways you can deal with stigma: 1  Get treatment. 2  Don't let stigma create self-doubt and shame. 3  Don't isolate yourself. 4  Don't equate yourself with your illness. 5  Join a support group. 6  Get help at school. 7  Speak out against stigma.