First Known Use: 15th century
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1colic
noun col·ic \ˈkä-lik\
: a sharp sudden pain in the stomach
: a physical condition in which a baby is very uncomfortable and cries for long periods of time
Full Definition of COLIC
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
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Origin of COLIC
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
2colic
adjective
Definition of COLIC
: of or relating to colic : colicky <colic crying>
First Known Use of COLIC
15th century
3colic
adjective co·lic \ˈkō-lik, ˈkä-\
Definition of COLIC
: of or relating to the colon <colic lymph nodes>
First Known Use of COLIC
1615
COLIC Defined for Kids
colic
noun col·ic \ˈkä-lik\
Definition of COLIC for Kids
1
: sharp pain in the intestines
2
: a condition in which a healthy baby is uncomfortable and cries for long periods of time
— col·icky \ˈkä-lə-kē\ adjective
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