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painter's colic

noun

Definition of PAINTER'S COLIC

:  intestinal colic associated with obstinate constipation due to chronic lead poisoning
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First Known Use of PAINTER'S COLIC

circa 1834
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painter's colic

noun paint·er's colic \ˈpānt-ərz-\

Medical Definition of PAINTER'S COLIC

:  intestinal colic associated with obstinate constipation due to chronic lead poisoning

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