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Noun: enteric fever  en'te-rik 'fee-vu(r)
  1. Serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
    - typhoid, typhoid fever

Derived forms: enteric fevers

Type of: infectious disease

Encyclopedia: Enteric fever