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gynaecology

Pronunciation: /ˌgʌɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi, dʒ-/
(US gynecology)
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Definition of gynaecology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.

Derivatives

gynaecologic

Pronunciation: /-kəˈlɒdʒɪk/
adjective

gynaecological

Pronunciation: /-kəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

gynaecologically

Pronunciation: /-kəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)li/
adverb

gynaecologist

noun

Spelling help

Remember that gynaecology is spelled -ae- in the middle (the spelling gynecology is American).

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Definition of gynaecology in the US English dictionary

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