Word: gastroenterology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gas
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gy
Definition: The study of the digestive system, from mouth to anus. May also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Morphemes:
Affix: gastro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of or relating to the stomach; bear to eat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γαστήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: gaster
Meaning: stomach
Affix: entero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the intestines; the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.