wind colic

[ wind ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. flatulence caused by gases that result from the eating of fermenting vegetation; bloat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wind colic¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

The juice of the leaves is a carminative and is given to children suffering with wind colic.

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It will almost instantly relieve griping in the bowels and wind colic.

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Symptoms.—The symptoms of wind colic are not so suddenly developed nor so severe as those of cramp colic.

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Treatment.—The treatment for wind colic differs very greatly from that of cramp colic.

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It is, then, particularly well adapted to the treatment of wind colic, and should be given in the same-sized doses and in the manner directed for spasmodic colic.

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