Entero-


1.
a combining form meaning “intestine,” used in the formation of compound words:
enterology.
combining form
1.
indicating an intestine: enterovirus, enteritis

before vowels enter-, word-forming element meaning “intestine,” from comb. form of Greek enteron “an intestine, piece of gut” (see enteric).

entero- or enter-
pref.
Intestine: enteritis.

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