gynecology

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English

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Etymology

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From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, woman) + -logie (-logy). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/, /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (archaic)
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/, /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ (archaic)
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Noun

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gynecology (usually uncountable, plural gynecologies) (American spelling) (Canadian spelling, more common)

  1. The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.
    Coordinate term: obstetrics

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