colonic

American  

[koh-lon-ik, kuh-] / koʊˈlɒn ɪk, kə- /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. of or relating to the colon.

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noun

1. an enema.

colonic British  

/ kəˈlɒnɪk /

adjective

1. 1. anatomy of or relating to the colon

   2. med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes

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noun

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

   a high colonic

Etymology

Origin of colonic

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

Example Sentences

There’s no more efficient colonic for your contact list than booking a trip with shared accommodations for you and your pals — the more luxurious the better.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2025

It also highlights the protective function of mucus, shielding the delicate cells responsible for essential colonic processes from the mechanical forces generated by bowel movements.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

I had a colonic years ago, but not for the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

“They left the tube in for an additional 30 minutes ‘to aid in colonic absorption,’” Dr. Crosby said, dismissing the procedure as bogus.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2023

The latter was treated with high colonic flushing and mild diet.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)