gynecology
Etymology
From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) + -logie (“-logy”). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.
noun
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The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs. Coordinate term: obstetrics
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