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gynaecology
guy-nuh-KOL-uh-jee
Gynaecology (noun) means the Commonwealth spelling of gynecology, the branch of medicine concerned with women's reproductive health. Example: “She trained in gynaecology at a London teaching hospital.”
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The Commonwealth spelling of gynecology, the branch of medicine concerned with women's reproductive health.
"She trained in gynaecology at a London teaching hospital."
"The clinic offers both gynaecology and obstetrics services."
"He was referred to a consultant in gynaecology."
How to use gynaecology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGynaecology is the medical field that looks after women's reproductive health.
When to use it
Gynaecology is a formal medical term used mainly in professional and clinical settings.
Common pairings
specialist in gynaecology
gynaecology and obstetrics
gynaecology clinic
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Etymology
Gynaecology is built from the combining form gynaeco-, which relates to women, joined with the suffix -logy, meaning the study of a subject.
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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.
What is the meaning of gynaecology?
"gynaecology" (noun) means the Commonwealth spelling of gynecology, the branch of medicine concerned with women's reproductive health.
