enteric

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.

Enteric can refer to:

• A general term for the intestines
  • Microorganisms that inhabit the intestines are commonly known as enteric bacteria
• Enteric nervous system
• Enteric coating that is often applied to pills and supplements
• "Enteric fever" is a name for typhoid fever
• Enteric duplication cysts
• Methane emitted from livestock is known as Enteric fermentation

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