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 'Gastroenterology' originates from Greek, combining 'gastro-' (stomach), 'enteron' (intestine), and '-logy' (study of).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine that deals with the digestive system and its disorders.
Pronounced as 'GAS-troh-en-ter-OL-uh-jee'. 'GAS' as in 'gas', 'troh' rhymes with 'throw', 'en' as in 'enter', 'ter' as in 'term', 'OL' rhymes with 'all', and 'jee' as in 'geology'.