gyno-

1. variant of gyneco-:

   gynophore.

gyno-

combining_form

1. relating to women; female

   gynarchy

2. denoting a female reproductive organ

   gynophore

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyno-¹

< Greek, combining form of gynḗ

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyno-¹

from Greek, from gunē woman

Example Sentences

"I believe I came to the right place," the gyno told me.

From Salon

But the last time I was itching a year ago, I did that, and the gyno found nothing wrong.

From Slate

Also, I have a skin tag on my labia that sometimes gets really irritated—but no gyno has ever mentioned it, and I get a bad case of white-coat syndrome, so I forget to ask about it.

From Slate

If your regular gyno doesn’t take consistent bleeding during sex seriously, please see a second.

From Slate

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

From Slate