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单词 colic
释义

colic

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noun

col·​ic ˈkä-lik How to pronounce colic (audio)
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: an attack of acute abdominal pain localized in a hollow organ and often caused by spasm, obstruction, or twisting
2
: a condition marked by recurrent episodes of prolonged and uncontrollable crying and irritability in an otherwise healthy infant that is of unknown cause and usually subsides after three to four months of age

colic

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adjective (1)

: of or relating to colic : colicky
colic crying

colic

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adjective (2)

co·​lic ˈkō-lik How to pronounce colic (audio) ˈkä- How to pronounce colic (audio)
: of or relating to the colon
colic lymph nodes

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Medieval Latin colica (passio) intestinal (suffering), from Late Latin colicus of the colon, colicky, from Greek kōlikos, from kōlon, alteration of kolon colon

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1615, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

colic

noun

col·​ic ˈkä-lik How to pronounce colic (audio)
1
: sharp pain in the intestines
2
: a condition in which a healthy baby is uncomfortable and cries for long periods of time

Medical Definition

colic 1 of 3

noun

col·​ic ˈkäl-ik How to pronounce colic (audio)
1
: an attack of acute abdominal pain localized in a hollow organ or part (as the small intestine, ureter, or bile duct) and often caused by spasm, obstruction, or twisting
2
: a condition marked by recurrent episodes of prolonged and uncontrollable crying and irritability in an otherwise healthy infant that is of unknown cause and usually subsides after three to four months of age

colic

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adjective

: of or relating to colic : colicky
colic crying

colic

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adjective

co·​lic ˈkō-lik How to pronounce colic (audio) ˈkäl-ik How to pronounce colic (audio)
: of or relating to the colon
colic lymph nodes

colic

noun

as in cramps

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stomachache
  • bellyache
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