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enteric /en·ter·ic/ (en-ter´ik) within or pertaining to the small intestine.
Enteric Pertaining to the intestine. Mentioned in: Stool Culture enteric [enter′ik] Etymology: Gk, enteron, bowel pertaining to the intestinal tract. 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 see salmonellosis. enteric protein loss see protein-losing enteropathy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A limited number of surveys have shown that pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses) can be infected with zoonotic enteric bacteria, including Salmonella and Campylobacter spp. Examples of coordinated bacterial behavior, such as the "swarming" movements of enteric bacteria, have been observed for almost 100 years. Scientists have discovered that some enteric bacteria recognize when they are in a human host and respond by activating a particular set of virulence genes that enable the organism to colonize the host and contribute to the disease process. |
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