colonic

[ koh-lon-ik, kuh- ]

/ koʊˈlɒn ɪk, kə- /

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adjective Anatomy.

of or relating to the colon.

noun

an enema.

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Origin of colonic

First recorded in 1905–10; colon² + -ic

Words nearby colonic

coloniality, colonialization, colonialize, colonial siding, Colonial Spanish, colonic, Colonies, colonist, colonitis, colonization, colonize

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How to use colonic in a sentence

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.
The Truth About Common Digestive Health Fears|Stacey Colino|March 14, 2022|Time
This process can be mechanically assisted by deep belly massages and, yes, colonic irrigation.
My Week At An Austrian Fat Camp|Owen Matthews|October 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The hot colonic flushing is particularly serviceable in combating the sick headaches of migraine.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
The latter was treated with high colonic flushing and mild diet.
Benign Stupors|August Hoch

At this time a very thorough-going colonic flushing should be administered.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
Colonic Flushing is necessary when green stools accompany bronchitis.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler

British Dictionary definitions for colonic

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 colona high colonic

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