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Definition of colonic

colonic

/kəˈlɑːnɪk/
co · lon · ic
Plural:colonics
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colonic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or affecting the colon (the main part of the large intestine).

Example

"The gastroenterologist studied the effects of dietary fiber on colonic health and motility."

• noun

1

A procedure in which large amounts of fluid are flushed through the colon via the rectum to cleanse the bowel; colonic irrigation.

Example

"Many physicians warn against getting a routine colonic unless it is medically indicated prior to a diagnostic exam."

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• Rhymes for colonic

• Nearby Words

colonialism
colonialist
colonially
colonic
colonist
colonization
colonize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'colon' (from Ancient Greek 'kolon', meaning the large intestine) plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'. The noun sense emerged in the mid-20th century as a clip of 'colonic irrigation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colonic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colonic
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