gastroenterologists
Doctors for intestines
Gastroenterologists are physicians who specialize in disorders of the digestive system—the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
They diagnose and treat conditions like ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and hepatitis.
My gastroenterologist recommended a colonoscopy.
The field is gastroenterology.
Large intestine examination
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
screening · consultation · examination · referral · procedure · prognosis · follow-up · intervention
Chronic intestinal inflammation disorder
- colitisInflamed large intestine
- IBSIntestinal motility disorder
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- celiacPertaining to the abdomen
hepatitis · pancreatitis · cirrhosis · ulcers · diverticulitis · gastroparesis · dyspepsia · reflux
Digestive organ below chest
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- colonLarge intestine section
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
esophagus · gallbladder · duodenum · rectum · bowel · gut · bile duct · small intestine
Extent or range
- endoscopeInternal examination instrument
- colonoscopeIntestinal imaging device
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
MRI · manometry · breath test · stool sample · bloodwork · imaging
Mutual goodwill among companions
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- subspecialtyNarrower focus within specialty
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
clinic · hospital · medical school · attending · physician · consultant · department · rounds
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
biopsy · screening · consultation · examination · referral · procedure · prognosis · follow-up · intervention · surveillance
Crohn's
Chronic intestinal inflammation disorder
celiac · hepatitis · pancreatitis · cirrhosis · ulcers · diverticulitis · gastroparesis · dyspepsia · reflux · hemorrhoids
stomach
Digestive organ below chest
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- colonLarge intestine section
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
pancreas · esophagus · gallbladder · duodenum · rectum · bowel · gut · bile duct · small intestine · large intestine
scope
Extent or range
- endoscopeInternal examination instrument
- colonoscopeIntestinal imaging device
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
CT scan · MRI · manometry · breath test · stool sample · bloodwork · imaging
fellowship
Mutual goodwill among companions
- board-certifiedFormally approved by examiners
- subspecialtyNarrower focus within specialty
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
practice · clinic · hospital · medical school · attending · physician · consultant · department · rounds · caseload
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