wind colic
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wind colic
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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It will almost instantly relieve griping in the bowels and wind colic.
From A Successful Shadow A Detective's Successful Quest by Halsey, Harlan Page
Symptoms.—The symptoms of wind colic are not so suddenly developed nor so severe as those of cramp colic.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Treatment.—The treatment for wind colic differs very greatly from that of cramp colic.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
It is, then, particularly well adapted to the treatment of wind colic, and should be given in the same-sized doses and in the manner directed for spasmodic colic.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The juice of the leaves is a carminative and is given to children suffering with wind colic.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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