gynecology

/ˌnaɪˈsɪŋkɒlədʒi/; /ˌnaɪˈsɪŋkɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of disorders and diseases in women’s reproductive organs.

“She studied gynecology in medical school and became a specialist in the field.”

2. noun

a branch of medical science concerned with the study of the female reproductive system and its diseases.

“The gynecology department at the hospital provides a wide range of services for women’s health.”

Synonyms

  • gynaeology
  • obstetrics

Antonyms

  • andrology