Gynecology meaning

gī'nĭ-kŏl'ə-jē, jĭn'ĭ-
The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
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The branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of the diseases of the female reproductive system, including the breasts.
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The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
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The scientific study of the female reproductive system, its diseases, and their treatment.
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The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders or the reproductive organs.
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Origin of gynecology

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

Sentence Examples

  • It rated in about the middle in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology study, giving a positive or faintly positive result for an HCG level of 50 mIU.

  • Cesarean section is the most common way to deliver a breech baby and is the method recommended by the American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics if a version has failed.

  • According to a 2004 study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Equate pregnancy test made by LifeCare may not have been the best choice to detect a pregnancy early.

  • He is a consultant and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and his specialty areas include office gynecology, high-risk obstetrics and obstetrical ultrasound.

  • "What is endometriosis" is a question heard in gynecology offices across the country.

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