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wind colic

American  
[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.
  1. flatulence caused by gases that result from the eating of fermenting vegetation; bloat.


Etymology

Origin of wind colic

First recorded in 1585–95


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Treatment.—The treatment for wind colic differs very greatly from that of cramp colic.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener

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 Jerome Beers Thomas

It will almost instantly relieve griping in the bowels and wind colic.

From A Successful Shadow A Detective's Successful Quest by Harlan Page Halsey

For pains resulting from indigestion, and known as wind colic, etc., a cupful of hot water, taken in sips, will often relieve at once.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by F. L. (Fanny Lemira) Gillette

The two latter conditions are common causes of flatulent or wind colic.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.

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