coloclysis

/kɒləkˈlɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of colic or abdominal pain in the fetus, often associated with maternal consumption of dairy products containing lactose.

“The obstetrician informed the expectant mother that the baby was experiencing coloclysis due to her previous dairy consumption.”

Synonyms

  • fetal colic
  • infant colic

Antonyms

  • fetal comfort
  • infant relaxation