What is "enterics"

enterics \enterics\ n. rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals; those of the genus Erwinia are found in plants.

Syn: enteric bacteria, enterobacteria.

n. (context biology English) Gram-negative eubacteria that inhabit intestines.

n. rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals [syn: enteric bacteria, enterobacteria]