GYNECOLOGY

gynecology, gynaecology

(noun) the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

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.

Source: Wiktionary


Gyn"e*col`o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. gynh`, gynaiko`s, a woman+ -logy.]

Definition: The science which treats of the structure and diseases of women.

– Gyn`e*col"o*gist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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