Dictionary Definition
enteric adj
1 of or relating to the enteron [syn: enteral]
2 of or relating to or inside the intestines;
"intestinal disease" [syn: intestinal, enteral]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Adjective
- of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines
- staying intact in the stomach, then dissolving in the intestine
Translations
- Portuguese: entérico
Extensive Definition
Enteric can refer to:
- A general term for the intestines
- Enteric nervous system
- Enteric coating that is often applied to pills and supplements
- "Enteric fever" is a name for typhoid fever
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
abdominal, anal, appendical, cardiac, cecal, colic, colonic, coronary, duodenal, gastric, ileac, intestinal, jejunal, mesogastric, pyloric, rectal, splanchnic, visceral