enteric

adjective

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en·ter·ic | \ en-ˈter-ik

, in- \

Definition of enteric

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Livestock includes manure and enteric fermentation from the digestive systems in cattle, sheep and other ruminants. — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 7 Apr. 2022 Livestock includes manure and enteric fermentation from the digestive systems in cattle, sheep and other ruminants. — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 7 Apr. 2022 Scientists call this little brain the enteric nervous system (ENS) because it is hidden within the digestive system’s walls. — Aaraf Adam, Essence, 20 Apr. 2022 Livestock includes manure and enteric fermentation from the digestive systems in cattle, sheep and other ruminants. — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 7 Apr. 2022 Livestock includes manure and enteric fermentation from the digestive systems in cattle, sheep and other ruminants. — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 7 Apr. 2022 Livestock includes manure and enteric fermentation from the digestive systems in cattle, sheep and other ruminants. — Ella Nilsen, CNN, 2 Nov. 2021 Your enteric nervous system, which comprises 100 million nerve cells, is in charge of controlling digestion. — Kasandra Brabaw, Health.com, 19 Oct. 2021 That leads to incessant burping or, as scientists call it, enteric emissions. — Matt Simon, Wired, 1 Oct. 2021 See More

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