colonic

1 of 2

adjective

co·​lon·​ic kō-ˈlä-nik How to pronounce colonic (audio) kə- How to pronounce colonic (audio)
: of or relating to the colon of the intestine

colonic

2 of 2

noun

: irrigation of the colon : enema

Examples of colonic in a Sentence

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Adjective
Little is known about the type and amount of gas produced by the infant's colonic microflora and whether diet influences gas formation. Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019 Coffee might stimulate this colonic motor activity within minutes of consuming it, based on the limited available research, Staller said. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Apr. 2022
Noun
The use of colonics to cleanse the colon is a particular concern for Ni. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 This new outpost offers a few additional treatments including colonics and energy healings — which incorporate techniques such as hypnosis and sound therapy. Eimear Lynch Monica Khemsurov Kurt Soller Gisela Williams Caitie Kelly Elissa Suh, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colonic 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1884, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of colonic was in 1884

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“Colonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

colonic

1 of 2 adjective
co·​lon·​ic kō-ˈlän-ik, kə- How to pronounce colonic (audio)
: of or relating to the colon

colonic

2 of 2 noun
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