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gynecology

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gy·ne·col·o·gy  (gn-kl-j, jn-, jn-)
n.
The branch of medicine dealing with health care for women, especially the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs.
gyne·co·logi·cal (-k-lj-kl), gyne·co·logic adj.
gyne·colo·gist n.
gynecology  (gn-kl-j)
The scientific study of the female reproductive system, its diseases, and their treatment.
gynecology, gynaecology
the branch of medical science that studies the diseases of women, especially of the reproductive organs. — gynecologist, n. — gynecologic, gynecological, adj.
See also: Women
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Noun1.gynecologygynecology - the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
gynaecology
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques


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