Noun: enteric bacteria
- Rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
"E. coli is a common type of enteric bacteria";
- enterobacteria, enterics
Type of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
Part of: coliform, Enterobacteriaceae, family Enterobacteriaceae
Encyclopedia: Enteric bacteria