Colonic

//kəˈlɒn.ɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

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

Adjective

1
Of, relating to, affecting, or within the colon. not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or relating to the colon wordnet

Synonyms

abdominal anal cardiac cecal colon cleansing colonic irrigation

Example

"Does colonic irrigation have any health benefits and is it available on the NHS?"

Etymology

From colon + -ic.

Related phrases

colonic cocktail colonic transit time

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