gyno-

American  

1. variant of gyneco-.

   gynophore.

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gyno- British  

combining form

1. relating to women; female

   gynarchy

2. denoting a female reproductive organ

   gynophore

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Usage

What does gyno- mean? Gyno- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “woman, female.” It is used in a variety of academic, medical, and scientific terms, especially in botany.Gyno- comes from the Greek gynḗ, meaning “woman,” among other related senses.When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, gyno- becomes gyn-, as in gynarchy.Gyno- is a variant of gyneco-. Another variant of gyneco- is gyne-. Some corresponding forms of gyneco- combined to the end of words include -gyne, -gynous, and -gyny. Learn about their overlap and distinctions in the Words That Use articles for each form.As you can see, the Greek gynḗ has proven to be very productive in English.

Etymology

Origin of gyno-

< Greek, combining form of gynḗ

Example Sentences

If so, get yourself to a gyno, and tell your parents it’s a routine visit.

From Slate

If they don’t take you seriously, find another gyno.

From Slate

“And usually like the day after the party, she’s enjoying her gifts, I put a sticky note on the door: ‘Gyno.

From Los Angeles Times

“I put a sticky note on the door: ‘Gyno.

From Washington Times

Based on the Venezuelan telenovela “Juana la Virgen,” “Jane the Virgin” followed the swirling saga of Jane Gloriana Villanueva, a young woman, raised by her mother and grandmother, who on the pilot was accidentally inseminated by a heartsick and distracted gyno.

From New York Times