co·lon·ic

[koh-lon-ik, kuh-]
adjective Anatomy.
1.
of or pertaining to the colon.
noun
2.
an enema.

Origin:
1905–10; colon2 + -ic

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colonic (kəˈlɒnɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  a.  anatomy of or relating to the colon
 b.  med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes
 
n
2.  med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon: a high colonic

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Colonic is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Word Origin & History

colonic
1906, from colon (-) + adj. ending -ic.
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Example sentences
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Specialized forms of colonic irrigation might be used before bowel surgery.
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