adj
enteric
Enteric (adj) means relating to or affecting the intestines.
adj
1
Relating to or affecting the intestines.
2
Describing a substance that stays whole in the stomach and only breaks apart once it reaches the intestine.
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Etymology
Taken from Ancient Greek ἐντερικός (enterikós, "intestinal"); by surface analysis, entero- + -ic.
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What is the meaning of enteric?
"enteric" (adj) means relating to or affecting the intestines.
What is another word for enteric?
Other words for "enteric" include enteral, intestinal.
What are the different meanings of enteric?
"enteric" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to or affecting the intestines; 2. Describing a substance that stays whole in the stomach and only breaks apart once it reaches the intestine.
