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co·la
(kō'lă),1. Synonym(s): kola
2. [L.] strain (imperative form).
cola
(kō′lə)n.
A plural of colon2.
Adverse effects on health—peer-reviewed data: Carbonation is associated with dental erosion, osteoporosis, increased risk of fractures, and kidney stones; the sweeteners are linked to obesity and increased risk of type 2 diabetes
COLA
Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation.
Cola
, kola (kō′lă) [W. African kola]A genus of tropical trees that produce the kola nut. A kola nut extract is used in pharmaceutical preparations and as a main ingredient in some carbonated beverages.