noun

1. acute abdominal pain caused by various abnormal conditions in the bowels
2. a condition of infants characterized by frequent crying due to various discomforts

Etymology: ME colik < OFr colique < LL colicus, pertaining to colic, sick with colic < Gr kōlikos < kōlon, incorrect form for kolon, colon: from being seated in the colon and parts adjacent

adjective

1. of colic
2. of or near the colon