colic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From the French adjective, colique, which referred to the lower part of the intestinal cavity. Prior to that it comes from the Latin, coliculus and earlier from Greek, kolik-os with the same meaning.

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• Rhymes: -ɒlɪk

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colic (plural colics)

1. (pathology): A term for severe pains which grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems).
2. A medicinal plant used to relieve one of such symptoms.

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• colicky

[edit] Adjective

colic (not comparable)

1. Referring to the colon.

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