colonic

/kəˈlɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the colon or the large intestine.

“The doctor prescribed a colonic irrigation for her patient’s digestive issues.”

2. noun

an enema or colonic irrigation.

“After trying a colonic, she felt relieved from her constipation.”

3. verb

to administer an enema or colonic irrigation.

“The nurse colonic-ed the patient to help with bowel movement.”

Synonyms

  • colonoscopic
  • intestinal

Antonyms

  • diarrheal