Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the intestines, especially the intestines as a part of the alimentary canal.

“The enteric nervous system is a complex network of neurons and glial cells that governs the function of the intestines.”

2. noun

A type of vaccine that is administered orally and replicates in the intestines, producing an immune response without causing disease.

“The enteric vaccine is a promising approach for protecting against certain infectious diseases.”