gynecology
English
Alternative forms
- gynaecology (Commonwealth, Canada)
- gynæcology (archaic)
Etymology
From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) + -logie (“-logy”). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.
Pronunciation
Noun
gynecology (usually uncountable, plural gynecologies) (US, Canada)
Translations
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women
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