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colonic

[ koh-lon-ik, kuh- ]

adjective

, Anatomy.
  1. of or relating to the colon.


noun

  1. an enema.

colonic

/ kəˈlɒnɪk /

adjective

    1. anatomy of or relating to the colon
    2. med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon

    a high colonic

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of colonic1

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

These treatments range from acupuncture and homeopathy, to aromatherapy, meditation and colonic irrigation.

From BBC

The model highlights the protective function of mucus, shielding the thin cell layer that performs the colonic processes from the mechanical forces.

I had a colonic years ago, but not for the show.

“They left the tube in for an additional 30 minutes ‘to aid in colonic absorption,’” Dr. Crosby said, dismissing the procedure as bogus.

Nettie, the protagonist of the first section of the book, lives with her husband and makes money giving colonics from her home.

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