gastroenterology

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “belly”) + Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, “intestine”) + Ancient Greek -λογία (-logía). By surface analysis, gastro- +‎ enterology. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɡæstɹɔ.entəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi/, [ˌɡæst͡ʃʰɹɔʊ.enəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi] === Noun === gastroenterology (uncountable) (medicine) 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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== gastroenterologist ==== Translations ====