gynecology
[ gahy-ni-kol-uh-jee, jin-i-, jahy-ni- ]
/ ˌgaɪ nɪˈkɒl ə dʒi, ˌdʒɪn ɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ- /
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noun
the branch of medical science that deals with the health maintenance and diseases of women, especially of the reproductive organs. Abbreviation: GYN, gyn
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OTHER WORDS FROM gynecology
gyn·e·co·log·ic [jin-i-kuh-loj-ik, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-], /ˌdʒɪn ɪ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪk, ˌgaɪ nɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ-/, gyn·e·co·log·i·cal, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for gynecology
In its revised form this volume continues to be an admirable exposition of the present status of gynecologic practice.
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Medical definitions for gynecology
gynecology
[ gī′nĭ-kŏl′ə-jē, jĭn′ĭ- ]
n.
The branch of medicine dealing with the administration of health care to women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs.
Other words from gynecology
gy′ne•co•log′i•cal (-kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) null adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for gynecology
gynecology
[ gī′nĭ-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of the female reproductive system, its diseases, and their treatment.
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Cultural definitions for gynecology
gynecology
[ (geye-nuh-kol-uh-jee, jin-uh-kol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the care of women, and particularly to the study and care of the female reproductive system.
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