Gynecological surgery

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Gynecological Surgery

Gynecological Surgery (pronunciation: gahy-ni-kuh-loj-i-kuhl sur-juh-ree) is a branch of medicine that focuses on surgeries performed on the female reproductive system.

Etymology

The term "Gynecological Surgery" is derived from the Greek words "gynē" meaning "woman" and "logia" meaning "study of". The term "surgery" is derived from the Greek word "cheirourgia" meaning "hand work".

Types of Gynecological Surgery

There are several types of gynecological surgeries, including but not limited to:

Related Terms

  • Laparoscopy: A minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis.
  • Endometriosis: A disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that forms the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity.
  • Uterine Fibroids: Noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years.
  • Ectopic Pregnancy: A pregnancy that occurs outside the womb, usually in a fallopian tube.

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