enteric

[ en-ter-ik ]
/ ɛnˈtɛr ɪk /
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adjective

of or relating to the enteron; intestinal.

noun

enterics, Bacteriology. enterobacteria.

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

Words nearby enteric

enteralgia, enterectasis, enterectomy, entered hound, enterelcosis, enteric, enteric fever, enteric orphan virus, enteric tuberculosis, enteric virus, entericoid fever

Words related to enteric

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

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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

Medical definitions for enteric

enteric
[ ĕn-tĕr′ĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or within the intestine.
By way of the intestine; enteral.