Enterics

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Gram-negative eubacteria that inhabit intestines. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
enteric bacteriaenteric bacteriaenterobacteria

Etymology

From enteric + -s.

Related phrases

gram negative

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