enteroenteric

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English

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Etymology

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From entero- +‎ enter- +‎ -ic.

Adjective

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enteroenteric (not comparable)

  1. (biology, medicine) Concerning segments of intestine, often with reference to a fistula therebetween, as:
    1. Concerning segments of small intestine, usually with reference to an intussusception thereof or a fistula therebetween.
      enteroenteric intussusception
      enteroenteric fistulas
  2. (biology, medicine) Relating to transport of matter from, then back to, the intestines.
    enteroenteric circulation

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