colic

Speech parts

1. colic - Noun

2. colic - Adjective

Meaning

A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera.

Of or pertaining to colic; affecting the bowels.

Of or pertaining to the colon; as, the colic arteries.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

crick colitis diarrhea coronary sclerosis migraine coughing pyloric gastritis sneezing indigestion heartburn pruritus gripe dyspepsia
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Hypernyms

pain hurting

Hyponyms

lead colic painter's colic

Phrases with the word

infant colic colic arteries left colic artery bile colic gallbladder colic ascending branch of left colic artery

Examples

He had been taken ill with biliary colic during the Warsaw Pact summit and flown home to East Berlin. Source: Internet

As a mother of two young children and also trained as a breast-feeding counselor, Naava advises pregnant women on prenatal nutrition and herbs that can help myriad childhood ailments from colic to teething. Source: Internet

Having had twins with colic I was able to comprehend, though not sympathise, lol. Source: Internet

In India this brew, which is a popular children's colic remedy, is bottled and called 'gripe water'. Source: Internet

This video series highlights issues equine veterinarians regularly address in their work, including lameness exams, vaccinations, colic, lacerations, wounds and dental care. Source: Internet

Here are possible reasons for colic and what to do to calm your baby. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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