: a medieval small massive fortified tower along the Scottish-English border â called also peel tower Origin and Etymology of peel Middle English (Scots) pel, from Middle English, stockade, stake, from Anglo-French, stake, from Latin palus â more at pole
Gastroenterology is a specialty concerned with the digestive system, including disorders and conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, liver, and pancreas are most commonly included within this specialty. General Surgery
Gastroenterologists have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and biliary system (e.g., liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts). Gastroenterology is a subspecialty of internal medicine. Gastroenterologists have a thorough understanding of how food moves through the digestive tract (called motility) and the physical and chemical break down of food (digestion), including the absorption of nutrients and the removal of waste products.