entero-

Origin

entero-

a combining form meaning “intestine,” used in the formation of compound words: enterology.
Also, especially before a vowel, enter-.


Origin:
< Greek, combining form of énteron intestine
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Entero- is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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World English Dictionary
entero- or (before a vowel) enter-
 
combining form
indicating an intestine: enterovirus; enteritis
 
[from New Latin, from Greek enteron intestine]
 
enter- or (before a vowel) enter-
 
combining form
 
[from New Latin, from Greek enteron intestine]

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Word Origin & History

entero-
before vowels enter-; comb. form of Gk. enteron intestine.
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Medical Dictionary

entero- or enter-
pref.
Intestine: enteritis.

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