gynecology
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of gynecology
Explanation
Gynecology is the medical specialty of female health, particularly the reproductive system. A study of gynecology includes a lot of information about pregnancy and childbirth. A doctor whose expertise is gynecology is usually also an obstetrician, or a physician who provides prenatal and childbirth care to a pregnant woman. Gynecology also includes the treatment of diseases and conditions that only affect women. The word comes from the French gynécologie, which is based on the Greek roots gyne, "women," and -logy, "study of."
Example Sentences
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The reason was straightforward: These medications were and are used in obstetrics and gynecology for other reasons.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
Still, making pap smears trauma-free for all patients will require commitment from across the field of gynecology.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025
Anna Reinert is an assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024
M.Sc., professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Université Laval in Québec City, Canada.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2024
Farmer was trained as an internist and ID specialist, but he had studied other fields on his own, including obstetrics and gynecology, because the needs of his patients demanded it.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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