noun
gastroenterology
gas-troh-en-tuh-ROL-uh-jee
Gastroenterology (noun) means 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. Example: “She trained in gastroenterology after qualifying as a doctor.”
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medical 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.
"She trained in gastroenterology after qualifying as a doctor."
"The hospital has a busy gastroenterology department."
"He was referred to gastroenterology for his stomach problems."
How to use gastroenterology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe area of medicine that looks after the gut and digestion.
When to use it
It is a formal medical term and is not used in casual speech.
Common pairings
gastroenterology department
gastroenterology clinic
consultant in gastroenterology
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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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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.
What is the meaning of gastroenterology?
"gastroenterology" (noun) means 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.
