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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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Origin of enteric

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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Words related to enteric

stomachic, abdominal, celiac, duodenal, gastrocolic, intestinal, stomach, ventral

British Dictionary definitions for enteric

enteric

enteral (ˈɛntərəl)

/ (ɛnˈtɛrɪk) /
adjective
intestinal

Derived forms of enteric

enterally, adverb

Word Origin for enteric

C19: from Greek enterikos, from enteron intestine
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