Colonic
/kəˈlɒn.ɪk/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Does colonic irrigation have any health benefits and is it available on the NHS?"
Etymology
From colon + -ic.