Enteric
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Enteric can refer to:
- A general term describing something related to or associated with the intestineIntestineIn human anatomy, the intestine is the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric sphincter of the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine...
s- Microorganisms that inhabit the intestines are commonly known as enteric bacteria
- Enteric nervous systemEnteric nervous systemThe enteric nervous system is a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system in vertebrates.It is derived from neural crest.-Function:...
- Enteric coatingEnteric coatingAn enteric coating is a barrier applied to oral medication that controls the location in the digestive system, where it is absorbed. Enteric refers to the small intestine, therefore enteric coatings prevent release of medication before it reaches the small intestine.Most enteric coatings work by...
that is often applied to pills and supplements - "Enteric fever" is a name for typhoid feverTyphoid feverTyphoid fever, also known as Typhoid, is a common worldwide bacterial disease, transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person, which contain the bacterium Salmonella enterica, serovar Typhi...
- Enteric duplication cystsEnteric duplication cystsEnteric duplication cysts, sometimes simply called duplication cysts, are rare cysts of the gastrointestinal tract. They most frequently occur in the small intestine, particularly the ileum, but can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract....
- Methane emitted from livestock is known as Enteric fermentationEnteric fermentationEnteric fermentation is a digestive process by which carbohydrates are broken down by microorganisms into simple molecules for absorption into the bloodstream of an animal.It is one of the factors in increased methane emissions....