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gastroenterologist

/ˌɡæstroʊˌentəˈrɑːlədʒɪst/ /ˌɡæstroʊˌentəˈrɒlədʒɪst/

Meanings
noun
A physician who specializes in gastroenterology.

Examples :

"My doctor recommended I see a gastroenterologist because I've been having stomach problems. "
medicine person job organ

Related Words

Illustration stomach

stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Illustration physician

physician noun

/fɪˈzɪʃən/

A practitioner of physic, i.e. a specialist in internal medicine, especially as opposed to a surgeon; a practitioner who treats with medication rather than with surgery.

"The physician prescribed medication for the student's persistent cough. "

Illustration who

who noun

/huː/

A person under discussion; a question of which person.

"The teacher asked, "Who will present the project next week?" "

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration been

been noun

/biːn/ /bɛn/

A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

"The bee population in our local park is declining, impacting the pollination of the flowers. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration gastroenterology

gastroenterology noun

/ˌɡæstroʊˌentəˈrɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡæstroʊˌentəˈrɒlədʒi/

The study of the digestive system, from mouth to anus. May also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

"My doctor referred me to a specialist in gastroenterology because I was having ongoing problems with my stomach. "

Illustration problems

problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration see

see verb

/siː/

(stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight.

"I see my daughter every day after school. "

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specializes verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specializes in preparing vegan dishes, making them distinct from the other menu items. "