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enteric

 
(ĕn-tĕr'ĭk) pronunciation also en·ter·al (ĕn'tər-əl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or being within the intestine.


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(ĕn-tĕr'ĭk)
adj.
  1. Of, relating to, or within the intestine.
  2. By way of the intestine; enteral.
or enteral

of or pertaining to the intestine or gut.

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Pertaining to the small intestine.

  • e. bacteria — straight gram-negative rods, members of the family enterobacteriaceae.
  • e.-coated — designating a special coating applied to tablets or capsules which prevents release and absorption of their contents until they reach the intestine.
  • e. fever — see salmonellosis.
  • e. protein loss — see protein-losing enteropathy.

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