enteric
[ en-ter-ik ]
/ ɛnˈtɛr ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to the enteron; intestinal.
noun
enterics, Bacteriology. enterobacteria.
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British Dictionary definitions for enteric
enteric
enteral (ˈɛntərəl)
/ (ɛnˈtɛrɪk) /
adjective
intestinal
Derived forms of enteric
enterally, adverbWord Origin for enteric
C19: from Greek enterikos, from enteron intestine
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