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