gynecology

Thân thiện

A doctor discusses gynecology with a patient in her office.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of medicine specializing in the health of the female reproductive system: Gynecology is the medical field focused on the care of women's health, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, breasts, and other parts of the female reproductive system. It encompasses both medical and surgical aspects.

Usage

• Gynecology is a standard medical specialty. A doctor who practices this field is called a gynecologist.
• It is often paired with obstetrics (the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth) in the combined field of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Gynecological" (adjective): Pertaining to gynecology.
  • She underwent a gynecological procedure.
• The field addresses a wide range of issues, including preventive care (like Pap smears), menstrual disorders, fertility issues, infections, and menopause management.

Variants and Related Words

• Gynecologist (noun): A physician specializing in gynecology.
• Gynecological (adjective): Relating to gynecology.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) (noun): The combined medical-surgical specialty that deals with women's reproductive health and childbirth.

Synonyms

• Women's health medicine: A broader, more general term.
• Female reproductive medicine: A more specific descriptive term.

Notes

• While "gynecology" focuses on health outside of pregnancy, it is intrinsically linked to obstetrics. The two fields are frequently practiced together.
• The term is derived from the Greek words (woman) and (study).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gynaecology