Colic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Colic is a noun meaning (pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).
Meaning
(pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).
More Meanings
- Severe fussiness and crying, especially of infants with certain medical conditions.
- A medicinal plant used to relieve such symptoms.
- Relating to the colon; colonic.
Example Sentences
Diſeaſed nature oftentimes breakes forth, / In ſtrange eruptions, oft the teeming earth / Is with a kind of collicke pincht and vext, / By the impriſoning of vnruly wind / Within her vvombe, vvhich for enlargement ſtriuing / Shakes the old Beldame earth, and topples down / Steeples and moſſegrovvn towers.
Word Forms
- colics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colonic, bowel, flatulent, colon, colalgia, colopathy.
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