1. relating to or affecting the colon (large intestine)
Usage: medical

1. a procedure involving irrigation of the colon with water
Usage: medical; alternative medicine

Examples

• The doctor ordered a colonic examination to check for abnormalities.
• Colonic inflammation can cause severe abdominal pain.
• She scheduled a colonic at the wellness center.
• The patient experienced colonic bleeding after the procedure.
• Many people believe colonics help with digestive health.
• The colonic muscles contract to move waste through the intestine.