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Colonic

//kəˈlɒn.ɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, affecting, or within the colon. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to the colon wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An enema. countable, uncountable

    "Different forms of colonics have been used through the ages for therapeutic purposes, ranging from detoxifying and system cleansing to treatments of chronic headaches, back pain, allergies, and addictions."

  2. 2
    a water enema given to flush out the colon wordnet
  3. 3
    Synonym of colon cleansing (removal of nonspecific toxins from the colon and intestinal tract considered pseudomedicine) countable, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From colon + -ic.

Etymology 2

From colon + -ic.

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