What is the root word of Gastroenterology?

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What is the root word of Gastroenterology?

gastroenterology. Prefix: Prefix Definition: 1st Root Word: gastr/o. 1st Root Definition: stomach.

What does the stem gastro mean?

gastro- , gastr-, gastri- [Gr. gastēr, stem gastr-, stomach] Prefixes meaning stomach or ventral.

What is the medical term for gastro?

Medical Definition of Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Gastroenteritis can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Gastroenteritis has numerous causes, including infections (viruses, bacteria, and parasites), food poisoning, and stress.

What is the suffix in gastric?

Gastric. GASTR/IC: pertaining to the stomach. Root: Gastr (stomach) Suffix: -ic (pertaining to)