: 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
Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology (MeSH heading) is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth to anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this speciality. Physicians practicing in this field are called gastroenterologists.