gastroenterology
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “belly”) + Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, “intestine”) + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía); synchronically, gastro- + entero- + -logy.
Noun
gastroenterology (uncountable)
- The study of the digestive system, from mouth to anus. May also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Translations
the study of the digestive system
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