Pronunciation of 'Gastroenterology'
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The word is pronounced as 'ˌɡæstroʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'gastroenterology' originates from Greek roots: 'gastro-' meaning 'stomach,' 'enteron' meaning 'intestine,' and '-logy' meaning '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 'gasoline,' 'troh' as in 'throw,' 'en' as in 'enter,' 'ter' as in 'term,' 'OL' as in 'olive,' and 'jee' as in 'geology.'