Definition of "gastroenterology" []

• The branch of medicine dealing with the study of disorders affecting the stomach, intestines, and associated organs. (noun)

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• "Center clinicians work closely with Children's Hospital specialists in gastroenterology, nutrition, behavioral and neuropsychology, radiology and clinical pharmacology to coordinate comprehensive care for patients."
• "Specialists in gastroenterology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), surgery as well as other subspecialists familiar with the individual with cystic fibrosis are readily available on site."
• "I had successfully completed my training as a physician and now wanted to work in gastroenterology or microbiology to continue the work."