noun
gynecology
gye-nuh-KOL-uh-jee/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/
The medical specialty concerned with female reproductive health.
She chooses gynecology because she wants to improve women's reproductive health.
Etymology
The pieces mean “study of women,” but the term names a medical specialty rather than a general study of women. It concerns women's health and diseases, particularly reproductive health.
In context
she is a board certified gynecologist and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy specialist currently concentrating her practice in chronic sexual vulvar and pelvic pain as well as general adolescent and menopausal gynecology
More examples
- The clinic offers gynecology appointments on Tuesday mornings.
- Her research in gynecology focuses on menstrual disorders.
- Medical students study gynecology alongside other specialties.
Forms
gynecologist noun — A doctor specializing in female reproductive health.
gynecologic adjective — Relating to female reproductive health care.