gynecology
English
Alternative forms
- gynaecology (British spelling, Commonwealth) (Canadian spelling, less common)
- gynæcology (archaic)
Etymology
From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) + -logie (“-logy”). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file)
Noun
gynecology (usually uncountable, plural gynecologies) (American spelling) (Canadian spelling, more common)
- The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.
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Translations
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women
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