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
So if spa-esque colonic treatments are not it, what is? Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 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
Noun
And like any true cool kids, colonics are shrouded in an air of tangible mystique. Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 The use of colonics to cleanse the colon is a particular concern for Ni. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for colonic 

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 17 Nov. 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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