: 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
Digestive diseases are disorders of the digestive tract, which is sometimes called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In digestion, food and drink are broken down into small parts (called nutrients) that the body can absorb and use as energy and building blocks for cells.