gynecology

/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑːlədʒi/

noungy · ne · col · o · gy

Think: “GYN” (like a GYN doctor) + “COLLEGE” (sounds like COL-uhj) → gyn-e-COL-uh-gee.

Yes, it's gynecology. Start with GYN- (g-y-n), then remember the middle is -ecol- (like “eco” with an L): gyne + col + ogy.

Definition

  1. nounthe branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system, including diagnosis and treatment of related conditions

Examples

  • She scheduled an appointment with the gynecology clinic for her annual exam.
  • In medical school, he chose gynecology because he wanted to focus on reproductive health.
  • The hospital added a new gynecology unit to expand women’s health services.

Synonyms

women’s healthgynecologic medicineOB-GYN (field)gynecological practice

Translations

ES ginecologíaPT ginecologiaFR gynécologie

Common misspellings

ginecologygynecolgygynecolagygynaecologygynecologiegyneocologygynecology

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