Gastroenterology

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɡæstroʊˌɛntəˈrɑlədʒi/

Definitions of gastroenterology

noun the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines

Example Sentences

A1 I have an appointment with the gastroenterology department next week.

A2 The doctor recommended seeing a specialist in gastroenterology for my stomach issues.

B1 After experiencing persistent digestive problems, I decided to consult a gastroenterology specialist.

B2 The gastroenterology clinic offers a range of services for gastrointestinal disorders.

C1 The advancements in gastroenterology have greatly improved the treatment options for digestive diseases.

C2 The renowned gastroenterology expert was invited to speak at the international conference on digestive health.

Examples of gastroenterology in a Sentence

formal The patient was referred to a specialist in gastroenterology for further evaluation.

informal My cousin is studying to become a gastroenterologist.

slang I heard that the gastroenterology department at the hospital is top-notch.

figurative Understanding the complexities of the digestive system is like delving into the realm of gastroenterology.

Grammatical Forms of gastroenterology

plural

gastroenterologies

comparative

more gastroenterology

superlative

most gastroenterology

present tense

study gastroenterology

future tense

will study gastroenterology

perfect tense

have studied gastroenterology

continuous tense

are studying gastroenterology

singular

gastroenterology

positive degree

gastroenterology

infinitive

to study gastroenterology

gerund

studying gastroenterology

participle

studied gastroenterology

Origin and Evolution of gastroenterology

First Known Use: 1901 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'gastroenterology' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'gastro' meaning stomach and 'enteron' meaning intestine.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the study and medical treatment of the stomach and intestines, the field of gastroenterology has evolved to encompass the entire digestive system including the esophagus, liver, pancreas, and colon.