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enteric-coated /en·ter·ic-coat·ed/ (-kōt´ed) designating a special coating applied to tablets or capsules that prevents release and absorption of active ingredients until they reach the intestine.
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-coated (en·terˑ·ik-kōˑ·ted), adj covered with a protective layer (as in pills or tablets) so as to pass through the stomach unaltered until it reaches 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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