enteric

[ en-ter-ik ]
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adjective
  1. of or relating to the enteron; intestinal.

noun
  1. enterics, Bacteriology. enterobacteria.

Origin of enteric

1
From the Greek word enterikós, dating back to 1865–70. See enter-, -ic

Other words from enteric

  • non·en·ter·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for enteric

enteric

enteral (ˈɛntərəl)

/ (ɛnˈtɛrɪk) /


adjective
  1. intestinal

Origin of enteric

1
C19: from Greek enterikos, from enteron intestine

Derived forms of enteric

  • enterally, adverb

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