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Colic n. (Med.) A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera.

Hepatic colic, the severe pain produced by the passage of a gallstone from the liver or gall bladder through the bile duct.

Intestinal colic, or Ordinary colic, pain due to distention of the intestines by gas.

Lead colic, Painter's colic, a violent form of intestinal colic, associated with obstinate constipation, produced by chronic lead poisoning.

Renal colic, the severe pain produced by the passage of a calculus from the kidney through the ureter.

Wind colic. See Intestinal colic, above.

Painter n. One whose occupation is to paint; esp.:

(a)

One who covers buildings, ships, ironwork, and the like, with paint.

(b)

An artist who represents objects or scenes in color on a flat surface, as canvas, plaster, or the like.

Painter's colic. (Med.) See Lead colic, under Colic.

Painter stainer.

(a)

A painter of coats of arms.

(b)

A member of a livery company or guild in London, bearing this name.

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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