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'''Gynaecology''' or '''gynecology''' (see spelling differences) is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system. Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians (see obstetrics and gynaecology). In many areas, the specialties of gynaecology and obstetrics overlap. | '''Gynaecology''' or '''gynecology''' (see spelling differences) is the medical practice dealing with the health of the [[female reproductive system]]. Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians (see obstetrics and gynaecology). In many areas, the specialties of gynaecology and obstetrics overlap. | ||
The term means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system. | The term means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:18, 1 August 2023
Gynaecology or gynecology (see spelling differences) is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system. Almost all modern gynaecologists are also obstetricians (see obstetrics and gynaecology). In many areas, the specialties of gynaecology and obstetrics overlap.
The term means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system.
Etymology
The word "gynaecology" comes from the oblique stem (γυναικ-) of the Greek word γυνή (gyne) semantically attached to "woman", and -logia, with the semantic attachment "study".
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Gynaecology ]
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