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co⋅lon⋅ic

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

Origin:
1905–10; colon 2 + -ic
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co·lon 2   (kō'lən)   
n.   pl. co·lons or co·la (-lə)
The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum.

[Middle English, from Latin, from Greek kolon, large intestine.]
co·lon'ic (kə-lŏn'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: 1co·lon·ic
Pronunciation: kO-'län-ik, k&-
Function: adjective
: of or relating to the colon

Main Entry: 2colonic
Function: noun
: ENEMA 1 —see HIGH COLONIC
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