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Definition of colonic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to the colon of the intestine
colonic
nounExamples of colonic in a Sentence
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Right now there’s not a lot people can do to prevent colonic cancers, Ben-Neriah says.
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Hannah Seo, Popular Science, "Gut bacteria might flip the effects of a common cancer-causing mutation in an unexpected way," 20 Aug. 2020
Short-chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate and butyrate – the metabolic end products of the majority of saccharolytic colonic bacteria – are the focus of much current research linking the gut to other organs1.
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Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, "Nestlé's research on nutrition and the human gut microbiome," 17 Feb. 2015
In general, the people who seek colonic hydrotherapy are often those who suffer from constipation.
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Julie Schott, The Cut, "If You Want Clear Skin, Look at Your Poop," 19 Mar. 2018
Yet, colonic irrigation methods and the unfounded notion that toxin build-up in your body from foods (auto-intoxication) have lingered for centuries.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "In “triumph of ignorance,” Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop touts $135 coffee enema," 6 Jan. 2018
After 13 weeks, the researchers screened the pigs’ colonic tissue for markers tied to colon cancer.
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Health.com, "This Purple Veggie May Help Ward Off Colon Cancer," 25 Sep. 2017
Doctors sometimes test colonic transit time for diagnostic purposes using high-tech markers and imaging tools.
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Mary Allen, Allure, "8 Things to Know About Your Poop," 6 Sep. 2017
The diet didn't work, the colonic irrigation didn't work.
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Paul Theroux, Town & Country, "A Royal Pain," 17 June 2013
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Court records show the victims sought colonics, massage therapy, and homeopathic and holistic treatment from Nash at Fountains of Youth Renewal Center near Saguaro and Palisades boulevards in Fountain Hills.
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Chelsea Hofmann, azcentral, "Man posing as holistic therapist faces sexual assault charges after 5 women make accusations," 3 Mar. 2020
These helpful creatures can be wiped out by antibiotics and other drug therapies, colonics, or even a bad case of diarrhea.
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Scientific American, "Foods to Restore Your Intestinal Flora," 28 Oct. 2015
Officials at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium said Tuesday that a 21-year-old rhino, Marina, was euthanized Monday after surgeons discovered an inoperable colonic obstruction.
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USA TODAY, "Rocket’s last blast, Alaska drought, million-dollar ham: News from around our 50 states," 23 Aug. 2019
The Vulgar Man gives Too Much Information about his herbal colonic at the dinner table.
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A.e. Stallings, WSJ, "‘Characters’ Review: You Know the Types," 7 Dec. 2018
Starting this month, there will be various programming and panel discussions surrounding topics like gut health, birthing, natural beauty, and food combining with specialists that range from a colonics expert to nutrition author Daphne Oz.
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Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "This Delicious Vegan Bodega Just Opened in the West Village—Here's What to Try First," 1 Oct. 2018
In the detox guide, Alejandro Junger, M.D., is credited as the person originally recommending the device in a previous article about colonics.
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Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Seriously, There's No Reason to Do a Coffee Enema," 12 Jan. 2018
His Gravity colonic uses the natural pull of gravity to introduce non-pressurized water into the body from a tank raised above the table.
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Crystal Martin, The Cut, "Forget Bridal Boot Camp With These 7 Non-Workouts," 12 Apr. 2018
Coffee enemas and colonics have long been considered a popular-yet-wacky alternative wellness remedy.
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Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Seriously, There's No Reason to Do a Coffee Enema," 12 Jan. 2018
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colonic
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co·lon·ic
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Medical Definition of colonic
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: of or relating to the colon
colonic
nounMedical Definition of colonic (Entry 2 of 2)
: enema sense 1 — see high colonic
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