Pronunciation of 'Gastroenterology'
The word 'Gastroenterology' is pronounced as /ˌɡæstroʊˌɛntəˈrɑːlədʒi/ in English (en-US). It refers to the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
Word Origin
The word originates from Greek roots: 'gastro-' meaning 'stomach', 'enter-' meaning 'intestine', and '-logy' meaning 'study of'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
Pronounced as 'GAS-troh-en-ter-OL-uh-jee'. 'GAS' as in 'gas', 'troh' as in 'throw', 'en' as in 'end', 'ter' as in 'term', 'OL' as in 'all', 'uh' as in 'a', and 'jee' as in 'gee'.