entero-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “intestine,” used in the formation of compound words.

   enterology.

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entero- British  

combining form

1. indicating an intestine

   enterovirus

   enteritis

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Usage

What does entero- mean? Entero- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “intestine.” The intestines are the long tract of the digestive system that runs from the stomach to the anus. Entero- is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy and pathology.Entero- comes from the Greek énteron, meaning “intestine.” A scientific term for the digestive tract (alimentary canal) is enteron, which comes from this same Greek root. The word dysentery, literally meaning “bad bowels,” also derives from the Greek énteron.What are variants of entero-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, entero- becomes enter-, as in enterectomy.

Etymology

Origin of entero-

< Greek, combining form of énteron intestine

Example Sentences

Fue entonces cuando se enteró de la advertencia de la FDA.

From New York Times

Meses después de su visita, se enteró de que su padre, que había inmigrado varios años antes, tenía cáncer de colon.

From Los Angeles Times

Sandy Campbell, owner and principal designer of Entero Design, says she typically gives her Seattle-area kitchen and bath clients an idea of what to expect in the way of dimensions and/or quantity.

From Seattle Times

A los pocos días, Collins se enteró de que tenía cáncer uterino, de un tipo muy agresivo.

From New York Times

Dani Marrero Hi, director of advocacy for La Unión del Pueblo Entero, an advocacy group, said it is hypocritical of Abbott to issue this order because he has not allowed counties to mandate COVID-related policies that could help mitigate the spread of the virus.

From Salon