Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » gynecology

gynecology

(gī′nə käl′ə jē; occas. jin′ə-)

noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of the diseases of the female reproductive system, including the breasts

Origin: gyneco- + -logy

Related Forms:

gynecologic adjective or gynecological
gynecologist noun

See gynecology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs.

Related Forms:

gyˌne·co·logˈi·cal (-kə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl), gyˌne·co·logˈic adjective

gyˌne·colˈo·gist noun

Learn more about gynecology

gynecology Culture

gynecology medical definition

gynecology science

Related Articles

Examples of Ultrasound Terminology

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD