Gynecology

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkÉ’lÉ™dÊ’i/, /ËŒdÊ’aɪnɪˈkÉ’lÉ™dÊ’i/ (dated)
• US IPA: /ˌɡaɪnəˈkÉ‘lÉ™dÊ’i/, /ËŒdÊ’aɪnəˈkÉ‘lÉ™dÊ’i/ (dated)

Alternative forms

• gynaecology
• gynæcology

Origin

From French gynécologie, from Ancient Greek γυνή (gunē, "woman") + -logie ("-logy"). Replaced earlier gyniatrics.

Full definition of gynecology

Noun

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