gynecology

[ gahy-ni-kol-uh-jee, jin-i-, jahy-ni- ]

noun
  1. the branch of medical science that deals with the health maintenance and diseases of women, especially of the reproductive organs. Abbreviation: GYN, gyn

Origin of gynecology

1
First recorded in 1840–50; gyneco- + -logy

Other words from gynecology

  • gyn·e·co·log·ic [jin-i-kuh-loj-ik, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-], /ˌdʒɪn ɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪk, ˌgaɪ nɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ-/, gyn·e·co·log·i·cal, adjective

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Scientific definitions for gynecology

gynecology

[ gī′nĭ-kŏlə-jē ]


  1. The scientific study of the female reproductive system, its diseases, and their treatment.

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Cultural definitions for gynecology

gynecology

[ (geye-nuh-kol-uh-jee, jin-uh-kol-uh-jee) ]


The branch of medicine devoted to the care of women, and particularly to the study and care of the female reproductive system.

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