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

These firms focus mostly on specialty fields built on high-volume procedures and steady insurance payments, like dermatology, dentistry, and gastroenterology.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Magnus Simrén is a Professor of medical gastroenterology at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg:

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 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

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

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2025

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

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