Meaning & use
enteric
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Relating to or occurring in the intestines.
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The medication has an enteric coating designed to dissolve only in the intestines, not the stomach.
Enteric infections are a leading cause of illness in areas with poor sanitation.
A note on using this word
From the Greek "enteron" (intestine), the term appears in medical phrases like "enteric fever" (typhoid) and "enteric nervous system," the network of neurons lining the gut.
Words with a similar meaning
intestinal
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