gastroenterology

American  

[gas-troh-en-tuh-rol-uh-jee] / ˌgæs troʊˌɛn təˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

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gastroenterology British  

/ ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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gastroenterology Scientific  

/ găs′trō-ĕn′tə-rŏl′ə-jē /

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

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gastroenterology Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

• gastroenterologic adjective
• gastroenterological adjective
• gastroenterologist noun

Etymology

Origin of gastroenterology

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

Example Sentences

Analysts highlight J&J’s strong positions in oncology, dermatology, and gastroenterology, with oncology sales projected to reach $58.2 billion by 2032.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"We have been very limited in what kind of dietary information we can provide patients," said Sidhartha R. Sinha, MD, an assistant professor of gastroenterology and hepatology and the senior author on the paper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Most practices are resold to another PE firm within three years, putting a neighborhood optometry or gastroenterology practice through a succession of faraway new owners, all looking to sell for more to the next one.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Most were affiliated with the nearby hospital system Beebe Healthcare, including a nurse practitioner whom she sees for primary care and a gastroenterology office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

My mom drags me from crowd to crowd, asking which line is for gastroenterology.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson