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enteric

enteric

1 7.7
Relating to the intestines
  • adjective
  • /ˈɛnˌtɛrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : entérico
  • Right now we have a whole separate nervous system in our gut called enteric nervous system.
  • enteric viruses
  • enteric pathogens
  • enteric outbreaks

Right now we have a whole separate nervous system in our gut called enteric nervous system.

Examples

  • Acute infection with an enteric virus is usually associated with high viral RNA shedding.

    Academic text (2012)
  • A research team went out with tourists, and a laboratory for enteric pathogens was set up on location.

    Academic text (1992)
  • A California study tested monthly samples from 18 wells for enteric viruses using cell culture techniques.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Humans can add a significant load of enteric pathogens to recreational waters.

    Academic text (2002)
  • At some locations, there was evidence of sewage contamination or enteric illness among water consumers.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The progressive increase in antimicrobial resistance among enteric pathogens in developing countries is becoming a critical area of concern.

    Academic text (2009)
  • It talks with our enteric nervous system to help promote optimal motility.

  • Even when groundwater is disinfected, increasing concentrations of human enteric viruses in groundwater may increase the risk of illness.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Child care environments facilitate the spread of enteric infections because of diapering, confined spaces, and children's unhygienic habits.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Infection with an enteric virus can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

Synonyms

intestinal
vsenteric
  • Specialized
35 4.2

Relating to the long tube after the stomach that carries food

includes things occurring in the intestines as well as relating to them

Compounds

enteric bacteria
  • Specialized
5.9

Small germs that live in the intestines and often help digestion or sometimes cause infections

enteric fever
  • Specialized
8.1

A serious disease that causes high fever and stomach pain from unsafe food or water

4.2

A tablet with a coat that stays intact in the stomach and dissolves in the intestine to reduce stomach upset

Surface Forms

enteric positive

Morphology

enteric = enter (transparent) = enter + ic

The suffix '-ic' is commonly used to form adjectives meaning 'relating to', making the word 'enteric' clearly related to 'enter' (intestines).

Etymology

Enteric comes from the Greek enteron, which means 'intestine'. So enteric means 'relating to the intestines', and you can remember it as about your 'guts'.