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Enteric

Of or pertaining to the enteron, or alimentary canal; intestinal.

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Enteron 74% connected

The whole alimentary, or enteric, canal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Enteron 74% connected

The whole alimentary, or enteric, canal.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Enteron 66% connected

The whole alimentary, or enteric, canal.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gut 66% connected

A narrow passage of water; as, the Gut of Canso.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Intestinal 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the intestines of an animal; as, the intestinal tube; intestinal digestion; intestinal ferments.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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