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colic

/ˈkɒl.ɪk/

Meanings
noun
Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).

Examples :

"The baby's colic kept her awake all night, causing her parents much stress. "
medicine disease body physiology sensation

Related Words

Illustration medicinal

medicinal noun

/məˈdɪsnəl/

Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.

"The medicinal was used to soothe the toddler's cough. "

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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symptoms noun

/ˈsɪmptəmz/

A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

""Her symptoms, including a sore throat and runny nose, suggested she might have a cold." "

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intestinal adjective

/ɪnˈtɛstənəl/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪnl/

Relating to the intestines.

"The doctor ordered tests to examine my intestinal health after I complained of stomach pain. "

Illustration parents

parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

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herbalist noun

/ˈhɜːrbəlɪst/ /ˈɜːrbəlɪst/

A person who treats diseases by means of medicinal herbs.

"The herbalist suggested a chamomile tea to help me relax and sleep better. "

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abdomen noun

/æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /æbˈdoʊ.mən/

The fat surrounding the belly.

"The doctor examined the child's abdomen for any signs of pain. "

Illustration problems

problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration disease

disease noun

/dɪˈziːz/ /dɪˈziz/

An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

"The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."