colonic

[koh-lon-ik, kuh-]

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adjective Anatomy.

of or relating to the colon.

noun

an enema.

Origin of colonic

First recorded in 1905–10; colon² + -ic

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Examples from the Web for colonic

Contemporary Examples

This process can be mechanically assisted by deep belly massages and, yes, colonic irrigation.
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Owen Matthews
October 27, 2013

Historical Examples

Colonic Flushing is necessary when green stools accompany bronchitis.
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William S. Sadler

British Dictionary definitions for colonic

colonic

adjective

1. anatomyof or relating to the colon
2. medrelating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes

noun

med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colona high colonic

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Word Origin and History for colonic

adj.

1906, from colon (n.2) + adjectival ending -ic.

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Examples from the Web for colonic

Contemporary Examples

This process can be mechanically assisted by deep belly massages and, yes, colonic irrigation.

Historical Examples

Colonic Flushing is necessary when green stools accompany bronchitis.

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Word Origin and History for colonic

adj.

Origin of colonic