colonic

[ koh-lon-ik, kuh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Anatomy.

colonic

/ kəˈlɒnɪk /

1. anatomy of or relating to the colon
2. med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes

med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon
a high colonic

Origin of colonic¹

First recorded in 1905–10; colon ² + -ic

This process can be mechanically assisted by deep belly massages and, yes, colonic irrigation.

The hot colonic flushing is particularly serviceable in combating the sick headaches of migraine.

The latter was treated with high colonic flushing and mild diet.

At this time a very thorough-going colonic flushing should be administered.

Colonic Flushing is necessary when green stools accompany bronchitis.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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