Relating to or affecting the intestines, especially the small intestine.
From Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + '-ic' (relating to). First appeared in English medical texts in the early 19th century as anatomical study advanced.
You probably know 'enteric fever' (typhoid fever) from health class—the name literally means 'intestine disease' because the bacteria damages the intestinal lining, showing how medical names describe what actually happens in the body.
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