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Definitions for gynecology
ˌgaɪ nɪˈkɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪn ɪ-gy·ne·col·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. gynecology, gynaecologynoun

    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women

Wiktionary

  1. gynecologynoun

    The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders or the reproductive organs.

Wikipedia

  1. gynecology

    Gynaecology or gynecology (see spelling differences) is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs. It is often paired with the field of obstetrics, forming the combined area of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN). The term comes from Greek and means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system.

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  1. gynecology

    Gynecology is a branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive systems (vagina, uterus, and ovaries) and the breasts. It includes the diagnosis, treatment, and care of women's reproductive health and any associated disorders. This medical practice also includes preventive care, prenatal care, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening, and family planning.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Gynecologynoun

    the science which treats of the structure and diseases of women

  2. Etymology: [Gr. gynh`, gynaiko`s, a woman + -logy.]

Wikidata

  1. Gynecology

    Gynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system. Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system. Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians. In many areas, the specialties of gynaecology and obstetrics overlap.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Gynecology

    Gynæcology, jin-ē-kol′-o-ji, n. that branch of medicine which treats of the diseases and affections peculiar to woman and her physical organism.—adj. Gynecolog′ical.—n. Gynecol′ogist. [Gr. gynē, a woman, legein, to speak.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Gynecology

    A medical-surgical specialty concerned with the physiology and disorders primarily of the female genital tract, as well as female endocrinology and reproductive physiology.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of gynecology in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of gynecology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of gynecology in a Sentence

  1. Laurence McCullough:

    Virginity testing does not protect and promote the health of female patients ; virginity testing is therefore completely incompatible with each of these three principles of professional ethics in obstetrics and gynecology.

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