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Enteric Coated
ECgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A coating applied to tablets or capsules to prevent dissolution in the stomach.
Standard Abbreviation
EC
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
ec VARCHAR(100), -- Enteric Coated
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
ec as enteric_coated
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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