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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > gastroenterology
social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > internal medicine > gastroenterology
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > internal medicine > gastroenterology
... > social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > medicine > internal medicine > gastroenterology
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gastroenterology  

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  • 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]

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