GYN

¹ American  

Or gyn

1. gynecological.

2. gynecologist.

3. gynecology.

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gyn- ² American  

1. variant of gyno- before a vowel.

   gynarchy.

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gyn. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. gynaecological

2. gynaecology

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gyn- ² British  

combining form

1. variant of gyno-

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Usage

What does gyn- mean? Gyn- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “woman,” “female.” It is used in some academic, medical, and scientific terms.Gyn- comes from the Greek gynḗ, meaning “woman,” among other related senses.Gyn- is a variant of gyno-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Gyno- is itself a variant of the combining form gyneco-. Another variant of gyneco- is gyne-. Some corresponding forms of gyneco- combined to the end of words include -gyne, -gynous, and -gyny. Learn about their overlap and distinctions in the Words That Use articles for each form.As you can see, the Greek gynḗ has proven to be very productive in English.

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• ob-gyn vs. GYN

Example Sentences

GYN surgeons are especially careful when counseling patients in this scenario.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2018

For an actual GYN exam, demand that a female nurse or assistant be present, every single second.

From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2018

It was very early in the morning when I was called down for a GYN consult in the emergency department.

From Slate • May 3, 2017

Morcellators are a classic example of devices used initially to break up tumors in GYN surgery but now proven that breaking up the tumor...

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2016

A major focal point of our efforts was Buffalo GYN Womenservices, Inc., where Dr. Barnett Slepian worked as a physician.

From Time • Dec. 2, 2015