enteric

American  

[en-ter-ik] / ɛnˈtɛr ɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the enteron; intestinal.

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noun

1. Bacteriology. enterics, enterobacteria.

enteric British  

/ ˈɛntərəl, ɛnˈtɛrɪk /

adjective

1. intestinal

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Usage

What does enteric mean? Enteric is a medical term that means within, by way of, or related to the intestines.A much more common word for this is intestinal. A close synonym is enteral.Enteric-coated pills are those that have a coating that’s designed not to wear away until after the pill passes through the stomach and reaches the small intestine, where it will then release the medicine.The names of some medical conditions include the term enteric. Enteric fever is another name for typhoid fever (which involves intestinal inflammation and ulceration).The plural noun enterics refers to bacteria that live in the intestines, also called enterobacteria.The related word enteron is a technical name for the digestive tract or the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the intestines.Example: The enteric nervous system controls the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Other Word Forms

• enterally adverb
• nonenteric adjective

Etymology

Origin of enteric

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

Example Sentences

This source of methane is technically known as enteric fermentation.

From Salon

"When these receptors were deactivated, the migration and maturation of enteric neurons along the gut were disrupted," Uribe said.

From Science Daily

Research suggests that apple cider vinegar delays stomach emptying so perhaps increased time in contact with stomach acid might account for the claimed protective effect against enteric infections.

From Salon

For example, in 2021, deaths from enteric diseases were largely concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

From Science Daily

They also did a computer study to learn more about how the antibacterial peptides kill Salmonella Typhi and other enteric pathogens.

From Science Daily