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Vinony

gastroenterology

noun

  1. branch of medicine
  2. branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌɡæstɹɔ.entəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi/ / [ˌɡæst͡ʃʰɹɔʊ.enəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi]

noun

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

  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.

    “One insurance company, UnitedHealthcare, has announced that starting in June, members with commercial plans seeking gastroenterology endoscopy services – including colonoscopies – will be required to have “prior authorizations” for those services.”