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gynecology

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑɫədʒi// gy·ne·col·o·gy

n. the medical branch that deals with the health of the female reproductive system. Doctors in this field treat women for things like pregnancy, childbirth, and other health issues.

n. the branch of medicine concerned with the health and diseases of the female reproductive system. It encompasses both clinical practice and research into female physiology and pathology.


CONTEXTUAL

The hospital's gynecology department offers specialized care for women during pregnancy and after childbirth.

COMPLEX

Advances in gynecology have significantly improved the early detection and treatment of various reproductive health conditions, leading to better long-term outcomes for patients.

Origin

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

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