Definition of Gynaecology

1. Noun. The branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women.


Definition of Gynaecology

1. Noun. (alternative form of gynecology) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gynaecology

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Medical Definition of Gynaecology

1. A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gynaecology

gynaecea
gynaeceum
gynaecia
gynaecian
gynaecium
gynaeco-
gynaecocracy
gynaecologic
gynaecologic oncology
gynaecological
gynaecological oncologist
gynaecologically
gynaecologies
gynaecologist
gynaecologists
gynaecology (current term)
gynaecomastia
gynaecomasty
gynaecophobia
gynaecophobias
gynaecophore
gynaeolatry
gynaephobia
gynaes
gynander
gynanders
gynandria
gynandries
gynandroblastoma

Literary usage of Gynaecology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1894)
"By NT BREWIS, MB, CM, FRCPEd., Lecturer on gynaecology Edinburgh School of Medicine. ... It is also a useful book for the teacher of gynaecology to read ..."

2. Edinburgh Medical Journal (1893)
"By JW BALLANTYNE, MD, FRCPEd., FRSE, Lecturer on Diseases of Infancy and Childhood, and on Midwifery and gynaecology, School of Medicine, Edinburgh. ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"British Journal of Obstetrics and gynaecology 98(2):207-13, Feb 1991. A case-control study of the role of induced abortion and other factors on the ..."

4. Transactions (1902)
"REPORT OF THE BUREAU OF gynaecology. "The Advantages of Homeopathy in ... THE ADVANTAGES OF HOMOEOPATHY IN gynaecology. EMILY F. SWETT, MD, MEDINA. ..."

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