colic
Translation
colic
Examples
The baby's crying was due to colic.
The baby's crying was due to colic.
The horse is suffering from a severe case of colic.
The horse is suffering from a severe case of colic.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) severe, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen The baby has colic and cries a lot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stomachache, abdominal pain, cramp
Etymology
From Latin 'colicus' (pertaining to the colon), from Greek 'kolon' (large intestine).
Memory Tips
Remember that colic is pain related to the 'colon' (the large intestine).