enteric

adjective

en·​ter·​ic en-ˈter-ik 

in-

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the intestines

broadly : alimentary

2

: being or having a coating designed to pass through the stomach unaltered and disintegrate in the intestines

enteric aspirin

Examples of enteric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Salmonella is an enteric bacterium, meaning one that resides in the digestive tract. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2025

An unhealthy gut can impact mood and memory The enteric nervous system lives within the gut and is often called the second brain, Chutkan said. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025

When Someone Has Been Sick When someone in your household has an enteric infection, use a laundry sanitizer in conjunction with a heavy-duty laundry detergent to prevent the illness from spreading to others. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025

Laundry sanitizers are useful when someone in your household has been sick with an enteric infection or to wash clothing that has been exposed to pathogens of human, animal, or agricultural origin. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing enteric

• enteric fever

Medical Definition

enteric

adjective

en·​ter·​ic en-ˈter-ik, in- 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the intestines

enteric diseases

broadly : alimentary

2

: being or possessing a coating designed to pass through the stomach unaltered and to disintegrate in the intestines

enteric aspirin