gastroenterology
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·ol·o·gy
ˌga-strō-ˌen-tə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines
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Following a recent trip to the gastroenterology clinic, I was advised by my doctor to increase my fiber intake.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
The study observed just 12 patients who were referred to the authors’ gastroenterology clinic and had histories of recent behavioral disorders, including autism.
—Richard Ball, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Founded in in 1976, JB Pharma produces a range of drugs for gastroenterology, hypertension, dermatology and diabetes, according to its website.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The 2025 survey polled more than 1,300 physician offices looking at average wait time among six specialties: obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, and family medicine.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
The study observed just 12 patients who were referred to the authors’ gastroenterology clinic and had histories of recent behavioral disorders, including autism.
—Richard Ball, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Founded in in 1976, JB Pharma produces a range of drugs for gastroenterology, hypertension, dermatology and diabetes, according to its website.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The 2025 survey polled more than 1,300 physician offices looking at average wait time among six specialties: obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, and family medicine.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Gastroenterology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroenterology. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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gastroenterology
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·ol·o·gy
-ˌent-ə-ˈräl-ə-jē
plural gastroenterologies
: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines
gastroenterological
adjective
also gastroenterologic
gastroenterological disorders
a gastroenterological procedure
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