Meaning of the word gastroenterologist in English
What does gastroenterologist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gastroenterologist
US /ˌɡæs.troʊˌen.t̬ərˈɑːl.ə.dʒɪst/
UK /ˌɡæs.trəʊˌen.təˈrɒl.ə.dʒɪst/
Noun
a physician who specializes in diseases of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
Example:
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My doctor referred me to a gastroenterologist for my chronic stomach pain.
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The gastroenterologist performed an endoscopy to examine the patient's esophagus.
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