Definition of Gastroenterology

Reviewed on 3/29/2021

Gastroenterology: The medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. These disorders may affect the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, liver, gallbladder, or pancreas.

Gastroenterology is popularly (and incorrectly) known as "GI" (which stands for gastrointestinal).

QUESTION

Pancreatitis is inflammation of an organ in the abdomen called the pancreas. See Answer

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