adjective
colonic
kuh-LON-ihk
Colonic (adjective) means relating to the colon, the main section of the large intestine. Example: “The doctor ordered colonic imaging to investigate the abdominal pain.”
adjective
1
Relating to the colon, the main section of the large intestine.
"The doctor ordered colonic imaging to investigate the abdominal pain."
noun
1
A treatment that flushes the colon with fluid, sometimes marketed as detoxifying (though most doctors say it has no proven health benefit).
"The spa advertised colonics as a way to "cleanse" the body, though there's little medical evidence behind the claim."
How to use colonic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything to do with the colon — as an adjective (medical) or as shorthand for a colon-flushing treatment.
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Word forms
- Plural
- colonics
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Etymology
From colon plus the adjective suffix -ic.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for colonic
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What does “colonic” mean?
The word “colonic” means relating to the colon, the main section of the large intestine. In plain terms, anything to do with the colon — as an adjective (medical) or as shorthand for a colon-flushing treatment.
How do you pronounce “colonic”?
“Colonic” is pronounced kuh-LON-ihk (/kəˈlɔn.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “colonic” in a sentence?
Here is “colonic” used in a sentence: “The doctor ordered colonic imaging to investigate the abdominal pain.”
What part of speech is “colonic”?
Depending on how it is used, “colonic” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “colonic” have?
“Colonic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the colon, the main section of the large intestine.
