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Meaning of "colic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COLIC

From Old French colique, from Late Latin cōlicus ill with colic, from Greek kōlon, variant of koloncolon².
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PRONUNCIATION OF COLIC

colic  [ˈkɒlɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Colic is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Colic

Colic or cholic is a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube in attempt to relieve the obstruction by forcing content out. It may be accompanied by vomiting and sweating. Types include: ▪ Baby colic, a condition, usually in infants, characterized by incessant crying ▪ Renal colic, a pain in the flank, characteristic of kidney stones ▪ Biliary colic, blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic duct ▪ Horse colic, a potentially fatal condition experienced by horses, caused by intestinal displacement or blockage ▪ Devon colic, an affliction caused by lead poisoning ▪ Painter's colic or lead poisoning...

Definition of colic in the English dictionary

The definition of colic in the dictionary is a condition characterized by acute spasmodic abdominal pain, esp that caused by inflammation, distention, etc, of the gastrointestinal tract.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLIC


alcoholic
ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk
anabolic
ˌænəˈbɒlɪk
apostolic
ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk
bucolic
bjuːˈkɒlɪk
diastolic
ˌdaɪəˈstɒlɪk
frolic
ˈfrɒlɪk
gastrocolic
ˌɡæstrəʊˈkɒlɪk
glycolic
ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪk
glycollic
ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪk
hydraulic
haɪˈdrɒlɪk
hyperbolic
ˌhaɪpəˈbɒlɪk
melancholic
ˌmɛlənˈkɒlɪk
metabolic
ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk
parabolic
ˌpærəˈbɒlɪk
phenolic
fɪˈnɒlɪk
protocolic
ˌprəʊtəʊˈkɒlɪk
shopaholic
ˌʃɒpəˈhɒlɪk
symbolic
sɪmˈbɒlɪk
systolic
sɪˈstɒlɪk
workaholic
ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLIC

coley
colibri
colicin
colicine
colicky
colicroot
colicweed
colies
coliform
coliform bacteria
Coligni
Coligny
Colima
colin
colinearity
coliphage
coliseum
colistin
colitic
colitis

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLIC

Anglo-Catholic
anti-Catholic
catabolic
catholic
chocaholic
chocoholic
diabolic
embolic
Greek Catholic
Mongolic
non-Catholic
nonalcoholic
Old Catholic
polyphenolic
Roman Catholic
sexaholic
shambolic
thromboembolic
tweet-a-holic
vitriolic

Synonyms and antonyms of colic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «colic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLIC

Find out the translation of colic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of colic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «colic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

绞痛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cólico
570 millions of speakers

English

colic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेट का दर्द
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المغص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

колики
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cólica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শূলবেদনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coliques
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kolik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kolik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

疝痛
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

심한 복통
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Colic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đau bụng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोटशूळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kolik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kolka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колька
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colici
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολικούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

koliek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kolik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kolikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of colic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLIC»

The term «colic» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.043 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about colic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLIC»

Discover the use of colic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to colic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Colic Solved: The Essential Guide to Infant Reflux and the ...
This is a must-have book for desperate parents everywhere.” –Alan Greene, MD, FAAP, author of From First Kicks to First Steps and founder of DrGreene.com From the Trade Paperback edition.
Bryan Vartabedian, 2009
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Practical Guide to Equine Colic
The book incorporates key points, checklists, clinical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and case examples, emphasizing clinically relevant information throughout and referencing the most applicable and up-to-date literature.
Louise L. Southwood, 2012
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Handbook of Equine Colic
Comprehensive in its coverage the book discusses: the causes of colic, examination, medical treatments, management of specific diseases, husbandry and prevention.
Nathaniel A. White, G. B. Edwards, 1999
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Love in the Time of Colic
Funny and frank, Love in the Time of Colic will help parents take the charge out of this once-taboo subject, and put it back where it belongs—in the bedroom.
Ian Kerner, Heidi Raykeil, 2009
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Colic Relief
The Sensible Way To Dealing With Colic in Newborns, Colic In Horses, Equine Colic, What is Baby Colic and Colic Relief
Beth W. Karr
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Coping with crying and colic: an easy-to-follow guide
When babies cry too much parents can sometimes worry and misunderstand the reasons for the cries. This comprehensive guide offers parents practical and reassuring advice on why their babies cry and how to respond to and reduce their crying.
Siobhan Mulholland, 2012
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My Baby Sister Has Colic
By reading My baby sister has colic, I hope that families will have a better understanding of what colic is and how to deal with it"--P. [4] of cover.
Romona Miller, 2007
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Curing infant colic: the 7-minute program for soothing the ...
Based on the idea that colic is a communication problem between parent and infant, this book offers an easy-to-follow program that teaches parents how to respond to the infant and comfort and quiet them within seven minutes
Bruce Taubman, 1990
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Comforting Your Crying Baby: Why Your Baby is Crying and ...
Although their effectiveness has rarely been scientifically tested, many popular colic remedies have been in use for generations. Some mothers say a teaspoon of warm water before a feeding relaxes a baby's digestive system. Others use an  ...
Sandy Jones, 2005
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AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians
Colic Colic is defined as abdominal pain in the horse. Colic represents the most common and important medical problem of domesticated horses. There are four basic mechanisms that cause abdominal pain: gas distension of a viscus, pulling  ...
Deborah Reeder, Sheri Miller, DeeAnn Wilfong, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term colic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tips to Relieving Colic: The Unexplained Crying Fuss
The issue with colic is there is no one magic cure.There has not been much research on it so doctors still do not know exactly what causes it, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG therapy and microbiological …
Probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri and reduced allergen load may lessen the daily crying of colic infants but the role of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) has ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
A Colicky Baby Does Not Mean An Uncontrollable Cryer
Rather, babies who have colic are going through a lot of physical pain, and the only way for newborns to express that is through crying. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
A Father's Struggle to Stop His Daughter's Adoption
They went on to describe their new daughter's daily routine and how they'd comforted her through bouts of colic and acid reflux. Emanuel ... «The Atlantic, Jul 15»
5
Poll Recap: Electrolytes for Horses
“One horse gets them due to age and he's prone to colic.” “Once, during a severe case of diarrhea to replace those being lost.” Several people ... «TheHorse.com, Jul 15»
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Too Much Pasture can Lead to Laminitis
They can drastically increase the risk of colic and laminitis. Grasses' sugar content increases when they're stressed due to freezing conditions ... «TheHorse.com, Jul 15»
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Christian Heineking Takes One-Two Finish in the $75000 Adequan …
He is just coming back from a colic, so I am very happy with him today.” What is Heineking's advice to other riders? “Don't give up, work hard,” ... «Equnews International, Jul 15»
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Kauto Star: Rider Laura Collett hurt by 'lies' over horse's death
"Things happen - horses get colic, horses get cast - there is no way of actually keeping a horse 100% safe. That's the bottom line," she insisted. «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
9
Helping Your Child With Juvenile Arthritis
Colic, rashes, ear infections – as a new parent, health concerns for your children inevitably crop up. What nobody expects to hear, though, ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
10
The New Baby Question That Should Be Banned
Babies who don't sleep, have colic, struggle with wind, cry a lot and have issues feeding would all be cast onto the "bad" pile. It implies that a baby who is not ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Colic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/colic>. Apr 2024 ».
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