gastroenterology

[gas-troh-en-tuh-rol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the study of the structure, functions, and diseases of digestive organs.

gastroenterology

/ ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines

gastroenterology

1. The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

gastroenterology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the gastrointestinal tract.

Other Word Forms

• gastroenterologic adjective
• gastroenterological adjective
• gastroenterologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastroenterology¹

First recorded in 1900–05; gastroentero- + -logy

Example Sentences

But internal records show an increase in wait times for new patients in specialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology and oncology.

From Salon

A year later, doctors referred her to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, which has one of the top-ranked gastroenterology programs in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

However, because he has not yet had a first appointment with the gastroenterology consultant and is not yet in their care he feels "in limbo".

From BBC

Due to a lack of gastroenterology beds, she was taken to a respiratory ward.

From BBC

When a firm controlled more than 30 percent of the market, the cost of care in three specialties — gastroenterology, dermatology, and obstetrics and gynecology — increased by double digits.

From New York Times