Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.

Contributors in Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

A family of viruses divided into the noroviruses and the sapoviruses. They can infect people of all ages and are transmitted from person to person and through contaminated water or food—especially ...

pharynx

Medical; Gastroenterology

The space behind the mouth that serves as a passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx, or voice box.

esophageal stricture

Medical; Gastroenterology

A narrowing of the esophagus often caused by acid flowing back from the stomach or cancer. This condition may require surgery.

atonic colon

Medical; Gastroenterology

A lack of normal muscle tone or strength in the colon. It may result in chronic constipation.

liver

Medical; Gastroenterology

The largest abdominal organ. The liver carries out many important functions, such as making important blood proteins and bile, changing food into energy, and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the ...