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gastroenterology

Noun CEFR C2
ˌɡæstɹɔ.entəɹˈɑləd͡ʒi

Definitions

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

uncountable

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Examples

One insurance company, UnitedHealthcare, has announced that starting in June, members with commercial plans seeking gastroenterology endoscopy servicesincluding colonoscopies – will be required to haveprior authorizationsfor those services.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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