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colic

/ˈkɒl.ɪk/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A condition in infants characterized by frequent and excessive crying, often occurring in the evening.

    - "My baby has been suffering from colic for the past few days."
    - "Colic is a common problem among infants under three months old."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with colic
locic , dolic , solace
Variants
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colic , colics , painter's colic , painter's colics
Etymology
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The term 'colic' comes from the Greek word 'kolikos', which means 'pain in the abdomen'.


Trivia
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  1. Colic affects about 1 in 5 infants in the United States.

  2. Colic is not a sign of abuse or neglect.

  3. Colic usually resolves on its own by the time a baby is six months old.


Related Concepts
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  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): GERD is a digestive disorder that can cause symptoms similar to colic in infants, such as frequent crying and discomfort.

  2. Infantile Colic: Infantile colic is the most common form of colic, affecting infants under four months old.


Culture
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Colic is a common concern among new parents, and there are numerous myths and folktales about its causes and cures. In literature, colic is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person's excessive emotional outbursts.

How to Memorize "colic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a baby crying excessively and being uncomfortable due to colic.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'colic' with a crying baby and discomfort.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Crying, Often, Longtime' to remember the definition of colic.


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