gynaecology

British

/ ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Patients can expect to wait nearly 42 days for obstetrics and gynaecology appointments, 40 days for gastroenterology, just over 36 days for dermatology and nearly 33 days for cardiology.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Compared to the rest of the UK, Wales has proportionately one of the highest rates waiting for gynaecology treatment, second only to Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Consulting gynaecologist Ahmed El Gohari, who has worked in gynaecology for 13 years, encourages women with the condition to advocate for themselves.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Such teaching would have much to do with making advances in gynaecology and obstetrics possible.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.

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