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colonic
[ koh-lon-ik, kuh- ]
noun
- an enema.
colonic
/ kəˈlɒnɪk /
adjective
- anatomy of or relating to the colon
- med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes
noun
- med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon
a high colonic
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For those with a particularly sensitive or heightened gastrocolic reflex—which can happen with irritable bowel syndrome—when they start eating and their stomachs start expanding, they get colonic spasms that lead to a bowel movement, Vaughn explains.
This process can be mechanically assisted by deep belly massages and, yes, colonic irrigation.
The hot colonic flushing is particularly serviceable in combating the sick headaches of migraine.
The latter was treated with high colonic flushing and mild diet.
At this time a very thorough-going colonic flushing should be administered.
Colonic Flushing is necessary when green stools accompany bronchitis.
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