What does COLIC mean?

Colic 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Severe pain in the abdomen caused by an obstruction, inflammation, or twisting of the intestines.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈkɑːlɪk/

UK: /ˈkɒlɪk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "colic" comes from the Greek word "kolikos," which means "suffering in the colon." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe severe abdominal pain. Colic is a common condition in infants, and it is characterized by severe crying, fussiness, and irritability. In horses, colic is a serious condition that can be fatal if left untreated.

5. Synonyms:

Abdominal pain, stomachache, cramps, indigestion

6. Related Words:

Abuse, acute, belly, bloat, bowel, cramp, fiver, gutty, herni, ileus, indue, jejun, kinks, meson, myoma, navel, ovary, pelvic, reflux, rumen, shank, spasm, ulcer

7. Example Sentences:

• The babys colic kept her up all night.
• The vet suspected that the horse had colic.
• He was doubled over in colic pain.
• The doctor prescribed medication to relieve her colic.