gynecology

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noun

gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gy ˌgī-nə-ˈkä-lə-jē  ˌji- 

: a branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and routine physical care of the reproductive system of women

gynecologic

ˌgī-ni-kə-ˈlä-jik  ˌji- 

adjective

or gynecological

ˌgī-ni-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl  ˌji- 

gynecologic

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adjective

gyne·​co·​log·​ic

-nēk-, 

-jēk—see gyn-

variants or less commonly gynecological

-jə̇kəl 

-jēk-

: of, relating to, or falling in the province of gynecology

gynecologic surgery

gynecologic patient

gynecologic tuberculosis

Examples of gynecology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Expanding obstetrics and gynecology training slots — particularly in rural tracks — would begin to correct the imbalance. — Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026

Experts recommend that women have an annual gynecology visit, which often includes a pelvic exam, and a Pap smear once every three years, depending on age and risk factors. — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 June 2026

Our expertise spanned various disciplines, including obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, pediatrics, dermatology, radiology, primary care, nutrition science and psychology. — Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026

The findings also paint a clear picture on what women can do to lower their risk of pregnancy complications, says Kamilah Dixon, MD, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Ohio State University in Westerville. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably borrowed from German Gynäkologie, borrowed from New Latin gynaecologia, from gynaeco- gyneco- + -logia -logy

Note: The Latin term appears in the titles of the German physician Martin Schurig's Gynaecologia historico-medica (Dresden, 1730) and in the German humanist and physician Johann Peter Lotichius's Gynaicologia, id est, de nobilitate et perfectione sexus feminei (Rinteln, 1630). Neither work, however, dealt with gynecology as a branch of medicine. Schurig's book dealt with female sexual behavior from a medical and legal standpoint, and Lotichius discussed the nature of women and challenged the ancients' belief in female inferiority.

First Known Use

Noun

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gynecology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology

Kids Definition

gynecology

noun

gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gy ˌgīn-i-ˈkäl-ə-jē  ˌjin- 

: a branch of medicine that is concerned with the diseases and routine medical care of the reproductive system of women

Medical Definition

gynecology

noun

gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gy

variants or chiefly British gynaecology

ˌgīn-ə-ˈkäl-ə-jē  ˌjin- 

plural gynecologies

: a branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and routine physical care of the reproductive system of women

gynecologic

ˌgīn-i-kə-ˈläj-ik  ˌjin- 

adjective

or gynecological

-i-kəl 

or chiefly British gynaecologic or gynaecological