01 n. A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera.
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A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera.(Med.)
Phrases & compounds
Hepatic colic —
the severe pain produced by the passage of a gallstone from the liver or gall bladder through the bile duct.
Intestinal colic —
pain due to distention of the intestines by gas.
Lead colic —
a violent form of intestinal colic, associated with obstinate constipation, produced by chronic lead poisoning.
Renal colic —
the severe pain produced by the passage of a calculus from the kidney through the ureter.
Wind colic —
See Intestinal colic, above.