Colic is best described as:

a. intermittent severe abdominal pain caused by the obstruction and distension of a hollow organ.
b. an inflammatory condition involving the lining of the stomach.
c. a violent contraction of the stomach muscles due to noxious stimuli.
d. bloody stool.

Answer: a

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