Gastroenterology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɡæstɹɔ.entəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gastroenterology is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Example Sentences
One insurance company, UnitedHealthcare, has announced that starting in June, members with commercial plans seeking gastroenterology endoscopy services – including colonoscopies – will be required to have “prior authorizations” for those services.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aging, novel, hepatogastroenterology, enterology, hepatology, enterography.
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