gastroenterology

What is another word for gastroenterology? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — The branch of medicine dealing with the gut and digestion, from the mouth right through to the end of the bowel, and sometimes its related organs such as the liver and pancreas.

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How to use gastroenterology

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It is a formal medical term and is not used in casual speech.

Etymology

It comes from Ancient Greek gaster, meaning belly, enteron, meaning intestine, and the ending -logia. English can also analyse it as gastro- plus enterology.

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Frequently asked questions

What is gastroenterology?

It is the study of the gut and digestion, from the mouth right through to the end of the bowel.

What does a gastroenterologist do?

A gastroenterologist is a doctor who works in gastroenterology, dealing with the digestive system.

Does gastroenterology include the liver?

Yes, it often covers the liver and pancreas and the organs that help digestion.

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