gastroenterology
the study of the structure, functions, and diseases of digestive organs.
Origin of gastroenterology
1Other words from gastroenterology
- gas·tro·en·ter·o·log·ic [gas-troh-en-ter-uh-loj-ik], /ˌgæs troʊˌɛn tər əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, gas·tro·en·ter·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- gas·tro·en·te·rol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for gastroenterology
/ (ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of medical science concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines
Derived forms of gastroenterology
- gastroenterologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for gastroenterology
[ găs′trō-ĕn′tə-rŏl′ə-jē ]
The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Cultural definitions for gastroenterology
[ (gas-troh-en-tuh-rol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the gastrointestinal tract.
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