COLIC Definition & Meaning

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colic

[ kol-ik ]

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noun

Also called in·fan·tile col·ic [in, -f, uh, n-tahyl , kol, -ik],. Pathology. a common, temporary condition in which a baby who is otherwise healthy cries repeatedly, excessively, and inconsolably, without apparent cause:
To help create more awareness about colic, the doctors are writing a book for parents with fussy babies.
Pathology, Veterinary Pathology. paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels:
If a gallstone blocks one of the bile ducts, it can cause sudden, severe abdominal pain, known as biliary colic.

adjective

Anatomy.

relating to or affecting the colon or the bowels:
Colorectal cancer surgeons must have a good understanding of how colic arteries can differ among people.

colic

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noun

a condition characterized by acute spasmodic abdominal pain, esp that caused by inflammation, distention, etc, of the gastrointestinal tract

colic

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Severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines.
A condition seen in infants less than three months old, marked by periods of inconsolable crying lasting for hours at a time for at least three weeks. The cause is unknown.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of colic¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English colike, from Middle French colique, Latin colica (passiō) “colonic (suffering),” from Greek ��Ǳ��ó�� “of the colon,” from ��ó��(�ǲ�) colon ² + -ikos -ic; colonic ( def )

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of colic¹

C15: from Old French colique, from Late Latin ��ō��ܲ� ill with colic, from Greek ��ō��ǲ�, variant of kolon colon ²

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“Over the course of 74 years, I’m certain that many ponies have passed away due to natural causes or horse-related diseases, especially colic,” Weeks told The Times in 2022.

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Horses that can’t stand are at increased risk for complications such as pressure sores, colic and pneumonia.

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The Times excludes deaths due to colic, laminitis, neurological or other issues unless directly tied to racing or training.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Funny Cide, the “Gutsy Gelding” who became a fan favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2003, has died from complications of colic.

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The video is one of many on the chiropractic office's page claiming chiropractic adjustments for the baby can help with issues like tongue tie, constipation, fussiness, colic and more.

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