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colonic

/kəˈlɑnɪk/ /koʊˈlɑnɪk/

Meanings
noun
An enema.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended a colonic to relieve my constipation. "
medicine body physiology anatomy

Related Words

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constipation noun

/ˌkɑnstəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/

Act of crowding anything into a lesser compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.

"The constipation of so many students in the hallway made it difficult to move around. "

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relieve verb

/ɹɪˈliːv/

To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

"The difficult exam results relieved her anxiety. "

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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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enema noun

/ˈɛn.ə.mə/

An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.

"The doctor recommended an enema to relieve the patient's severe constipation. "

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ordered verb

/ˈɔːdəd/ /ˈɔɹdɚd/

To set in some sort of order.

"She ordered the books on the shelf by the author's last name. "

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affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

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within adjective

/wɪˈθɪn/ /wɪðˈɪn/

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

"the within appeal"

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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system noun

/ˈsɪstəm/

A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members.

"There are eight planets in the solar system."

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digestive noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

A substance that aids digestion.

"My grandmother took a digestive enzyme supplement to help with her digestion. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

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

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examine verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."