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enteric

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enteric /en·ter·ic/ (en-ter´ik) within or pertaining to the small intestine.
en·ter·ic (n-trk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or within the intestine.
2. By way of the intestine; enteral.

Enteric
Pertaining to the intestine.
Mentioned in: Stool Culture

enteric
[enter′ik]
Etymology: Gk, enteron, bowel
pertaining to the intestinal tract.

enteric [en-ter´ik]
pertaining to the small intestine; called also enteral.
enteric-coated of tablets, having a special coating that prevents release and absorption of their contents until they reach the intestine.

enteric
pertaining to the small intestine.

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


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