gynaecology
1 synonym for gynaecology, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The Commonwealth spelling of gynecology, the branch of medicine concerned with women's reproductive health.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gynaecology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
specialist in gynaecology
gynaecology and obstetrics
gynaecology clinic
Gynaecology is a formal medical term used mainly in professional and clinical settings.
Etymology
Gynaecology is built from the combining form gynaeco-, which relates to women, joined with the suffix -logy, meaning the study of a subject.
Full origin of gynaecology →Frequently asked questions
What does gynaecology mean?
Gynaecology is the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health.
Is gynaecology spelled differently in different countries?
Yes, gynaecology is the Commonwealth spelling, while gynecology is used in American English.
Is gynaecology used in Canada?
It is less common there than gynecology, which follows broader North American spelling conventions, though gynaecology is still occasionally used, particularly in academic and medical writing with Commonwealth influence.
