colic
1 of 3noun
col·ic ˈkä-lik 
1
: 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
2 of 3adjective (1)
: of or relating to colic : colicky
colic crying
colic
3 of 3adjective (2)
co·lic ˈkō-lik ˈkä-
ˈkä- : 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
Phrases Containing colic
Kids Definition
colic
noun
col·ic ˈkä-lik
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
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
2 of 3adjective
: of or relating to colic : colicky
colic crying
colic
3 of 3adjective
co·lic ˈkō-lik ˈkäl-ik
ˈkäl-ik : of or relating to the colon
colic lymph nodes
colic
noun
as in cramps
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- cramps
- stomachache
- bellyache
- gripes
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