gastroenterology

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, belly) + Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, intestine) + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía). By surface analysis, gastro- +‎ enterology.

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gastroenterology (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) The study of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus; may also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

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