gynaecology
US gynecology
/ (ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
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noun
the branch of medicine concerned with diseases in women, esp those of the genitourinary tract
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Derived forms of gynaecology
gynaecological (ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), gynaecologic, US gynecological or gynecologic, adjectivegynaecologist or US gynecologist, nounWords nearby gynaecology
gynae, gynaeceum, gynaeco-, gynaecocracy, gynaecoid, gynaecology, gynaecomastia, gynandrism, gynandroblastoma, gynandroid, gynandromorph
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How to use gynaecology in a sentence
Gynaecology owes much to the efforts of American schools and practitioners.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine|Roswell ParkSuch teaching would have much to do with making advances in gynaecology and obstetrics possible.
The Century of Columbus|James J. WalshGynaecology may be said to be one of the most ancient branches of medicine.