Phrase Hound found 12 phrases and 26 compound words that contain colic. The most common are listed below. Open colic in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 12
- baby colicA condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or screams frequently and for extended periods without any discernible reason.
- colic valveileocecal valve
- colic valvesplural of colic valve: ileocecal valve
- colic weedAny plant of various species:
- black colicAlternative spelling of black cholic: One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the kidneys and spleen and to cause melancholy and sadness when present in excess.
- gold colicSynonym of gold fever (“obsession with seeking gold ore”).
- red colicAlternative spelling of red cholic: One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irascibility, anger, and bad temper when present in excess.
- miss-meal colicweight loss via missing meals
- Devon colicSynonym of lead poisoning: A chronic intoxication produced by the absorption of lead into the body, characterized by severe colicky pains, a dark line along the gums, and local muscular paralysis.
- painter's colicSynonym of lead poisoning, particularly as an occupational hazard of residential and industrial painting.
- stone colicA colic attributed to the presence of kidney stones.
- lead colicThe colicky pains associated with lead poisoning.
Compound words 26
- epicolicSituated upon or over the colon.
- colicalResembling or relating to colic.
- gastrocolicRelating to the gastrointestinal tract and the colon
- ileocolicRelating to the ileum and colon
- intracolicWithin the colon.
- hepatocolicRelating to the liver and colon.
- phrenicocolicRelating to the diaphragm and colon.
- splenocolicRelating to the spleen and the colon
- cecocolicRelating to or involving the cecum and the colon, often used in surgical or anatomical contexts.
- colicrootA bitter American herb of the bloodwort family (Haemodoraceae), with small yellow or white flowers in a long spike.