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