Enteric \En*ter"ic\, a. [Gr. ?. See {Enteritis}.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the enteron, or alimentary canal; intestinal. {Enteric fever} (Med.), typhoid fever.
enteric fever n : serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water [syn: {typhoid}, {typhoid fever}]