colic

(noun)

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

Related Terms

  • plasticity
  • neonatal

Examples of colic in the following topics:

  • The Newborn

    • Most parents do well at identifying their newborn's unique cry for each need; however, some infants suffer from colic and/or cry for no apparent reason.
  • Environmental Impacts on Prenatal Development

    • Other issues that can be caused by prenatal exposure to smoking are inattentiveness, muscle tension, and colic (a form of pain which starts and stops abruptly and occurs due to muscular contractions in the body).
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