A segment or division of the intestines, or in embryology, a segment of tissue that will develop into intestinal structures.
Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + '-mere' (part or segment, from 'meros' meaning part). This suffix '-mere' also appears in 'polymer' and 'isomer'.
During development, your body gets divided into repeating segments called somites—understanding these embryonic 'enteromeres' helps scientists understand birth defects and abnormal intestinal development.
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