colic

/'kɔlik/
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colic

A baby cries due to colic in the evening.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Acute abdominal pain, especially in infants: A condition characterized by sudden, severe, and often fluctuating pain in the abdomen, most commonly associated with babies.
Usage
  • The word "colic" is primarily used as a non-count noun to describe the condition or a specific episode of this type of pain.
  • It is most frequently used in medical and parental contexts concerning infant health.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The newborn's constant crying was diagnosed as colic.
    • Parents often feel helpless when their baby suffers from colic.
Advanced Usage
  • "Biliary colic": A specific type of severe pain caused by a gallstone blocking the bile duct.
    • The patient was admitted to the hospital with an attack of biliary colic.
  • "Renal colic": Intense pain caused by a kidney stone moving through the urinary tract.
    • Renal colic is often described as one of the most severe pains a person can experience.
Variants and Related Words
  • Colicky (adj): Suffering from or characteristic of colic.
    • The colicky baby could not be soothed.
Synonyms
  • Gripes: (archaic or informal) Sharp, sudden pains in the intestines.
  • Intestinal pain: A more general term for pain within the intestines.
colic

A baby cries due to colic in the evening.

Noun
  1. acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

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