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gastroenterology

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(-en′tər äl′ə jē)

noun

the medical specialty that is concerned with disorders of the digestive system

Origin: gastro- + enter(o)- + -ology

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gastroenterologist noun

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noun

The branch of medicine dealing with the study of disorders affecting the stomach, intestines, and associated organs.

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gasˌtro·enˌter·o·logˈic (-ə-lŏjˈĭk), gasˌtro·enˌter·o·logˈi·cal adjective

gasˌtro·enˌter·olˈo·gist noun

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