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enteric

[ en-ter-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the enteron; intestinal.


noun

  1. enterics, Bacteriology. enterobacteria.

enteric

/ ˈɛntərəl; ɛnˈtɛrɪk /

adjective

  1. intestinal


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Derived Forms

  • ˈenterally, adverb

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Other Words From

  • nonen·teric adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of enteric1

From the Greek word enterikós, dating back to 1865–70. See enter-, -ic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of enteric1

C19: from Greek enterikos, from enteron intestine

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Example Sentences

Buffered and enteric-coated aspirin do not eliminate the risk of developing an ulcer.

I was told we should have to cover 300 miles of this enteric-stricken country.

The term “enteric fever” has recently come into use instead of “typhoid” for the latter disease; but see Typhoid Fever.

Ladysmith had been singularly free from enteric before the war.

Out of the six nurses, one has died and three others have had enteric.

For long he lay in the agonies of enteric fever, and almost lost his life.

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