Obstetrics and gynaecology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology (pronounced: /ɒbˈstɛtrɪks ɡɪˈnɪkələdʒi/) is a branch of medicine that specializes in the care of women's health, particularly in the areas of pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the female reproductive system.
Etymology
The term "Obstetrics" is derived from the Latin word "obstare", which means "to stand by". This reflects the role of the obstetrician, who stands by the woman during her pregnancy and childbirth. "Gynaecology" comes from the Greek words "gyne" meaning "woman" and "logia" meaning "study".
Related Terms
- Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and a woman's reproductive system.
- Gynaecologist: A doctor who specializes in the health of the female organs.
- Midwife: A health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, a specialization known as midwifery.
- Pregnancy: The period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.
- Childbirth: The process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world.
- Reproductive System: The system of organs involved in producing offspring.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obstetrics and gynaecology
- Wikipedia's article - Obstetrics and gynaecology
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