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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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