Gynecology
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Noun
- 1 The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs. US, uncountable
- 2 the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women wordnet
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More examples"Members of the team include specialists in the field of neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics and anesthesia."
Etymology
From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) + -logie (“-logy”). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.