enteric bacteria

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Pronunciation

/ɛnˈtɛr ɪk bækˈtɪər i ə/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

Any or all bacteria normally found in the intestinal tract.

Definition

Members of the family enterobacteriaceae.

Etymology

Greek, from enterikós & baktḗria

enteric bacteria
Accepted term: 19-Oct-2015