gynaecology

British

/ ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with diseases in women, esp those of the genitourinary tract

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Other Word Forms

gynaecological adjective
gynaecologist noun

Example Sentences

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Northern Ireland has the highest gynaecology waiting lists in the UK.

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The Department of Health has previously said they accept the findings of earlier expert reports, that gynaecology waiting times are unacceptable and they are included in the current review of hospital waiting lists.

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Dr Becks Fisher said, of the Nuffield Trust think tank, said the service will be helpful for some and focussing on menopause and menstrual health "makes sense" given the long waits for gynaecology services.

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Both felt dismissed and not listened to, but of course, they put their trust in a surgeon in one of the most personal and sensitive areas of medicine, gynaecology.

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NHS sources said this could include ophthalmology, gynaecology and digestive conditions.

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