gastroenterology
definition: Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the digestive system. The gastrointestinal tract breaks down food as it is digested to provide energy for the human body to function. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Gastroenterology]
broader: internal medicine
broader: health sciences
type: Concept

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: gastroenterology

internal medicine
type: Concept
narrower: gastroenterology

health sciences
type: Concept
narrower: gastroenterology