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gastroenterologist

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gas·tro·en·ter·ol·o·gy  (gstr-nt-rl-j)
n.
The branch of medicine dealing with the study of disorders affecting the stomach, intestines, and associated organs.
gastro·enter·o·logic (--ljk), gastro·enter·o·logi·cal adj.
gastro·enter·olo·gist n.
gastroenterologist
a physician, usually an internist, who specializes in diseases of the stomach, intestine and associated organs.
See also: Medical Specialties
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gastroenterologist - a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
doc, doctor, physician, Dr., MD, medico - a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor"
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gastroenterologist
n → Gastroenterologe m, → Gastroenterologin f


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