co·lon 1 (k  l n)n. pl. co·lons 1. a. A punctuation mark ( : ) used after a word introducing a quotation, an explanation, an example, or a series and often after the salutation of a business letter. b. The sign ( : ) used between numbers or groups of numbers in expressions of time (2:30 a.m.) and ratios (1:2). 2. pl. co·la (-l ) A section of a metrical period in quantitative verse, consisting of two to six feet and in Latin verse having one principal accent.[Latin c lon, part of a verse, from Greek klon, limb, member, metrical unit.] |
| co·lon 2 (kln) n. pl. co·lons or co·la (-l ) The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. [Middle English, from Latin, from Greek kolon, large intestine.] co·lon ic (k-l n k) adj. |
| co·lon 3 (k-ln) n. pl. co·lons or co·lo·nes (-l n s ) See Table at currency. [Spanish colón, after Cristóbal Colón, Christopher Columbus.] |
colonic [kəˈlɒnɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy)
a. Anatomy of or relating to the colon
b. Med relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes
n
(Medicine) Med irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon a high colonic
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | colonic - a water enema given to flush out the colon high colonic - an enema that injects large amounts of fluid high into the colon for cleansing purposes |
| Adj. | 1. | colonic - of or relating to the colon |
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