Is there such a word as gastrointestinology, and where did enterology come from?
Asked by
flo (
13313)
December 7th, 2017
Observing members:
0
Composing members:
0
9 Answers
Enterology is derived from the greek entero (intestine) and I believe logy is derived from logia, also a greek word meaning group/collection.
So the word is gastroenterology, which is the study of the gastric system as a whole, including the intestines.
-logy is a suffix meaning study of.
Joining @zenvelo to correct @flameboi.
Any word that ends in -logy is either pertaining to written work (trilogy, eulogy) or pertaining to fields of study (gastroeneterology, etc).
Gastroeneterology is specifically the study of the belly (gaster) and intestine (énteron).
@Thammuz @zenvelo Thank you.
My memory on the etymology of words is rusty. Sorry about that.
Response moderated (Spam)
Response moderated
Answer this question
This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.