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enteral

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.04 in modern English

Syllables
en-ter-al
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, pertaining to, within, or by way of the intestines; especially, the small intestine.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, “intestine”), + -al.

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

enterally enteroenteral gastroenteral nasoenteral

Phrases

enter- entero- intestino-

Frequently Paired Words

enter- entero- gut intestinal intestino-

Synonyms

enteric intestinal

Antonyms

parenteral

Questions

What does enteral mean?
Of, pertaining to, within, or by way of the intestines; especially, the small intestine.
Where does enteral come from?
From Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, “intestine”), + -al.

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