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Entero
Entero (pronounced: /ɛnˈtɛroʊ/) is a prefix derived from the Greek word "ἔντερον" (énteron), meaning intestine. It is commonly used in medical terminology to denote something related to the intestines.
Etymology
The term "Entero" is derived from the Greek word "ἔντερον" (énteron), which translates to "intestine" in English. This prefix is used in various medical terms to indicate a relation to the intestines.
Related Terms
- Enterology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the intestines.
- Enteritis: Inflammation of the intestines, particularly the small intestine.
- Enteropathy: Any disease of the intestines.
- Enterostomy: A surgical operation where one end of the intestine is brought out through the abdominal wall.
- Enterobacteria: A large family of Gram-negative bacteria that inhabit the intestinal tract.
See Also
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the organs from mouth to anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this specialty.
- Enteric Nervous System: One of the main divisions of the nervous system and consists of a mesh-like system of neurons that governs the function of the gastrointestinal system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entero
- Wikipedia's article - Entero
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