132. Enteric

From, “A Gut Check for Many Ailments,” by Shirley S. Wang, 1/17/12, The Wall Street Journal:

“The gut—considered as a single digestive organ that includes the esophagus, stomach and intestines—has its own nervous system that allows it to operate independently from the brain.

This enteric nervous system is known among researchers as the "gut brain." It controls organs including the pancreas and gall bladder via nerve connections. Hormones and neurotransmitters generated in the gut interact with organs such as the lungs and heart.”

Enteric: of, relating to, or occurring in the intestines