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gastroenterology
Definition:
(nou) the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases
Examples:
Yeoh specialised in gastroenterology.
Hepatology is considered a sub specialty of gastroenterology.
The article is about mucoid plaque, not gastroenterology.
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Common mistakes of gastroenterology pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gas-tro-en-ter-ˈol-ogy." The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "gas-tro-en-ter-ˈɒl-ə-dʒi" (UK) and "gas-tro-en-ter-ˈɑː-lə-dʒi" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ol" part.
- Mispronouncing "gastro": Some might say "gas-tro" as "gastro," missing the correct pronunciation of "gas" as "ˈgæs." Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "g" and "a" sounds.
- Overlooking the "o": The "o" in "ology" can be mispronounced as a schwa sound, leading to "gas-tro-en-ter-ˈəl-ə-dʒi." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "o" sound: "ˈɒl" (UK) or "ˈɑːl" (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "o" distinctly.
- Ignoring the "g" in "gastro": Some may drop the "g" sound, saying "astroenterology." The "g" should be pronounced as "g" in "go." Tip: Practice saying "gastro" slowly to ensure the "g" is heard.
- Confusing "ology" with "ology": Some learners might say "o-lo-gy" instead of "ol-ogy," misplacing the stress. The correct form is "ˈɒl-ə-dʒi" (UK) and "ˈɑː-lə-dʒi" (US). Tip: Break it down into syllables: "ol" and "ogy" for clarity.