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colonic

[ koh-lon-ik, kuh- ]

adjective

, Anatomy.
  1. of or relating to the colon.


noun

  1. an enema.

colonic

/ kəˈlɒnɪk /

adjective

    1. anatomy of or relating to the colon
    2. med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon

    a high colonic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of colonic1

First recorded in 1905–10; colon 2 + -ic
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Example Sentences

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.

From Time

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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