gastroenterology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˌɡæstɹɔ.entəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi/ [ˌɡæst͡ʃʰɹɔʊ.enəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Zazollo-gastroenterology.wav

Word forms

gastroenterology

Etymology

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

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