Gynecologic

/ˌdʒɪnɪkəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to gynecology or the branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system.

Etymology

From 'gynecology,' which combines Greek 'gyne' (woman) and 'logos' (study), plus the adjective suffix '-ic' meaning 'of or relating to.'

Kelly Says

Gynecologic research has exploded over the past 50 years, revealing that women's bodies often respond differently to medications and diseases than men's—a discovery that changed medicine entirely.

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