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gastroenterologist  

Definition

  • A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the digestive system. The digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum, which are the organs through which food passes in the body. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Gastroenterologist]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-WTW6CP83-R

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