Gynecologic
Gynecologic (Gy·ne·co·log·ic)
Gynecologic (pronounced: jai-nuh-kuh-loj-ik) is an adjective that pertains to gynecology, the branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive systems (vagina, uterus, and ovaries) and the breasts. The term is derived from the Greek words "gyne" meaning "woman" and "logia" meaning "study."
Etymology
The term "gynecologic" is derived from the Greek words "gyne" meaning "woman" and "logia" meaning "study." It is used to describe anything that is related to the medical field of gynecology.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts.
- Obstetrics: The field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- Gynecologic Oncology: A specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system.
- Gynecologic Surgery: Surgery on any part of a woman's reproductive system.
- Gynecologic Pathology: The medical pathology practice dealing with the diagnosis and characterization of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the female reproductive system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gynecologic
- Wikipedia's article - Gynecologic
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