Digestive System Anatomy

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

• The patient was referred to a specialist in gastroenterology for further evaluation.
• My cousin is studying to become a gastroenterologist.
• I heard that the gastroenterology department at the hospital is top-notch.
• Understanding the complexities of the digestive system is like delving into the realm of gastroenterology.

noun a medical condition characterized by the inability of the esophagus to properly move food into the stomach

• Achalasia is a medical condition characterized by the inability of the esophagus to properly move food into the stomach.
• My aunt was diagnosed with achalasia, which explains why she has trouble swallowing.
• I heard that achalasia can make it feel like you're swallowing a rock.
• Dealing with achalasia feels like trying to push a boulder through a straw.