the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of the diseases of the female reproductive system, including the breasts
Origin of gynecology
gyneco- + -logygynecology
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gynecology
noun
The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
Related Forms:
- gy′ne·co·log′i·cal gy′ne·co·log′ic
adjective
- gy′ne·col′o·gist
noun
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The scientific study of the female reproductive system, its diseases, and their treatment.
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Noun
(usually uncountable, plural gynecologies)
Origin
From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunē, “woman”) + -logie (“-logy”). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.
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gynecology - Medical Definition
n.
The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive system.
Related Forms:
- gy′ne·co·log′i·cal (-kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) gy′ne·co·log′ic
adj.
- gy′ne·col′o·gist
n.
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