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enteric

en·te·ric

UK/ɛnˈtɛɹɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to the enteron

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2.

of or relating to or inside the intestines

  • “intestinal disease”
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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἐντερικός (enterikós, “intestinal”). By surface analysis, entero- + -ic.

Phrases

  • enteric fever
  • enteric nervous system

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