gynecology

gynecology definition - medical

gy·ne·col·o·gy (gīˌnĭ-kŏlˈə-jē, jĭnˌĭ-)

noun Abbr. GYN
The branch of medicine dealing with the administration of health care to 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

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