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gynecology

gy·ne·co·logy

UK/ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ US/ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ uncommon us

noun

1.

the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women

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Origin

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

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