colic

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."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colic
locic , dolic , solace

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Variants

List of all variants of colic that leads to same result
colic , colics , painter's colic , painter's colics

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Etymology

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The term 'colic' comes from the Greek word 'kolikos', which means 'pain in the abdomen'.

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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.

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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.

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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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