gastroenterology
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “belly”) + Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, “intestine”) + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía). By surface analysis, gastro- + enterology.
Noun[edit]
gastroenterology (uncountable)
- (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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Translations[edit]
the study of the digestive system
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