colic

== English == === Alternative forms === cholick (archaic) cholic (archaic) === Etymology === Borrowed from French colique. Ultimately derived from Ancient Greek κωλικός (kōlikós, “suffering in the colon”, adjective). === Pronunciation === enPR: kŏlĭk IPA(key): /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ Rhymes: -ɒlɪk === Noun === colic (countable and uncountable, plural colics) (pathology) Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems). Severe fussiness and crying, especially of infants with certain medical conditions. A medicinal plant used to relieve such symptoms. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === colic (not comparable) Relating to the colon; colonic. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French colique. === Adjective === colic m or n (feminine singular colică, masculine plural colici, feminine/neuter plural colice) (anatomy, relational) colon; colic ==== Declension ====