gynecology

• gynaecology (Commonwealth)
• gynæcology (dated)

From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) + -logie (“-logy”). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/, /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (archaic)
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/, /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ (archaic)

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gynecology (uncountable)

1. (American spelling) The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.

   Coordinate term: obstetrics

• andrology

• obstetrician-gynecologist