gastroenterologically

Definition

In a manner relating to the stomach and intestines; from the perspective of gastroenterology, the medical specialty that studies and treats digestive system disorders.

Example Usage

The patient was evaluated gastroenterologically to determine the cause of the persistent abdominal pain.

Origin

From Greek gastro- (stomach) + enteron (intestine) + -logical (relating to study of) + -ly (adverb form).

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