Meaning of gastroenterologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system.

Definition of gastroenterologist

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system.

How gastroenterologist is built

gastro entero logist gastroenterologist
  • gastr/o Combining form · Greek stomach
  • enter/o Combining form · Greek intestine, small intestine
  • -logist Suffix · Greek specialist in a field of study

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