gynecology

[ gahy-ni-kol-uh-jee, jin-i-, jahy-ni- ]

noun

1. the branch of medical science that deals with the health maintenance and diseases of women, especially of the reproductive organs. : GYN, gyn

gynecology

/ gī′nĭ-kŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of the female reproductive system, its diseases, and their treatment.

gynecology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the care of women, and particularly to the study and care of the female reproductive system .

Other Words From

• gyn·e·co·log·ic [jin-i-k, uh, -, loj, -ik, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-], gyne·co·logi·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gynecology¹

First recorded in 1840–50; gyneco- + -logy

Example Sentences

Women should not assume that their medications are unsafe in pregnancy, said Shari Lusskin, a clinical professor of psychiatry, obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

From Salon

The goal is listening to patients “and not blaming or shaming them,” said Dr. Lynn Yee, a Northwestern University professor of obstetrics and gynecology who helped draft the NIH guidance.

From Seattle Times

They may not “have the time to try naturally,” said Dr. Copperman, who is also a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.

From New York Times

She notes that surgical training programs, which include general surgery and specialties that include surgical training such as gynecology, urology, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery and orthopedic surgery, have the most work to do.

From Science Daily

"For the first time in medical history, we have the ability to potentially delay or eliminate menopause," said Oktay, who is also an adjunct professor of obstetrics, gynecology & reproductive sciences at YSM.

From Science Daily