Associations to the word «Colic»

Wiktionary

COLIC, noun. (pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems).
COLIC, noun. A medicinal plant used to relieve one of such symptoms.
COLIC, adjective. Relating to the colon; colonic.

Dictionary definition

COLIC, noun. Acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).

Wise words

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