ScienceAugust 12, 2026

gastroenterology

GAS-troh-en-tuh-RAH-luh-jee

Definition

The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the stomach, intestines, and associated digestive organs.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'gaster' (stomach), 'enteron' (intestine), and 'logos' (study). It entered English in the late 19th century to describe the medical study of the gastrointestinal tract.

In the news

The word identifies the specialized field of the medical journal where the study on the De Simone Formulation was published. It highlights that the research is professionally recognized within the digestive health medical community.

De Simone Formulation shown to alter gut microbiome, bile acid metabolism in clinical trial

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