noun
- severe abdominal pain caused by intestinal gas or obstruction
- excessive crying in healthy infants, typically occurring in the first few months of life
Examples
- The baby’s colic kept the whole family awake at night.
- She doubled over with colic after eating too quickly.
- The doctor said the infant’s colic would likely improve by three months.
- He experienced severe colic from the intestinal blockage.
- Many parents struggle with their newborn’s evening colic.
- The horse showed signs of colic and needed immediate veterinary care.