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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Dr. Lauren Streicher, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University, noted that the long-term effects of peptides and exosomes are unclear because of a lack of clinical trials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The reason was straightforward: These medications were and are used in obstetrics and gynecology for other reasons.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
Meanwhile, some patients may avoid future gynecology appointments altogether.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2025
Although the risks don’t vary dramatically by trimester, pregnancy itself makes people more vulnerable to respiratory challenges, according to Dr. Joseph Ouzounian, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
She went straight to the waiting room of the gynecology clinic, a wide-open space, empty but for rows of long straight-backed benches that looked like church pews.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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