enteric

[ en-ter-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the enteron; intestinal.

noun

1. enterics, Bacteriology. enterobacteria.

enteric

/ ˈɛntərəl; ɛnˈtɛrɪk /

adjective

1. intestinal

Derived Forms

• ˈenterally, adverb

Other Words From

• nonen·teric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enteric¹

From the Greek word enterikós, dating back to 1865–70. See enter-, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of enteric¹

C19: from Greek enterikos, from enteron intestine

Example Sentences

This source of methane is technically known as enteric fermentation.

From Salon

Raymond noted that other climate solutions are emerging that target enteric fermentation; these include animal feed additives like seaweed, which can reduce cattle's methane production.

From Salon

"We found that the opioid signaling pathway is required for the developmental formation of nerves in the gut, an understudied part of the body called the enteric nervous system," Uribe said.

From Science Daily

"When these receptors were deactivated, the migration and maturation of enteric neurons along the gut were disrupted," Uribe said.

From Science Daily

"Our finding is incredible and opens up a whole new avenue of enteric neurodevelopmental biology research in the field," Moreno Campos said.

From Science Daily