Colonic (adjective)
Colonic (adjective): Relating to the colon, that part of the large intestine that runs from the cecum to the rectum.
For a personal example, I had 17 colonic polyps removed by colonoscopy.
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- Colonic (noun)
Colonic (noun): Colonic irrigation, the infusion of liquid into the colon through a tube in the rectum. It is claimed that colonics “detoxify” and “cleanse” the body and have other health benefits. There is no convincing scientific evidence to support these claims and in some cases may even do harm (cause ulcers or make a […]
- Colonoscope
Colonoscope: A flexible, lighted instrument used to view the inside of the colon.
- Colonoscopy
A procedure whereby a physician inserts a viewing tube (colonoscope) into the rectum for the purpose of inspecting the colon. During colonoscopy, polyps can be removed, bleeding can be cauterized, and a biopsy can be performed if abnormal areas of the colon are seen.
- Colonoscopy, virtual
Virtual colonoscopy.
- Colony-stimulating factor
Colony-stimulating factor: A laboratory-made agent that is similar to substances in the body that stimulate the production of blood cells. Abbreviated CSF. Treatment with CSF can help blood-forming tissue recover from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.