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Definition of Colic

1. Noun. Acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).

Definition of Colic

1. n. A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera.

2. a. Of or pertaining to colic; affecting the bowels.

Definition of Colic

1. Noun. (pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel related problems). ¹

2. Noun. A medicinal plant used to relieve one of such symptoms. ¹

3. Adjective. Relating to the colon; colonic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Colic

1. acute abdominal pain [n -S]

Medical Definition of Colic

1. 1. Gradual onset of pain that increases in a crescendo fashion until it reaches a peak of severity and then slowly subsides. 2. A syndrome in early infancy characterised by episodic loud crying, apparent abdominal pain (legs drawn up and rigid abdomen) and irritability. This common condition occurs in about 1 in 10 babies and lasts from 2-3 weeks of age to 3-4 months. Factors include swallowing air during feedings, overfeeding, parental anxiety and cow's milk allergy. Parents should realize that colic is a benign condition and excessive crying is not harmful to the baby. (27 Sep 1997)

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