gastroenterologist

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noun

gas·​tro·​en·​ter·​ol·​o·​gist -ˌen-tə-ˈräl-ə-jist How to pronounce gastroenterologist (audio)
: a specialist in gastroenterology

gastroenterology

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noun

gas·​tro·​en·​ter·​ol·​o·​gy -ˌent-ə-ˈräl-ə-jē How to pronounce gastroenterology (audio)
plural gastroenterologies
: a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines
gastroenterological adjective
gastroenterological disorders
a gastroenterological procedure

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“Gastroenterologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/gastroenterologist. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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