gynecology
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gynecology
A field of medicine that deals with diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breast, as well as with obstetrics. It is also referred to in German as 'Frauenheilkunde' (women's medicine).
Sie hat einen Termin in der Gynäkologie zur jährlichen Vorsorgeuntersuchung.
She has an appointment in gynecology for her annual preventive checkup.
The word comes from Greek. The first part, 'Gynäko-' (gyneco-), means 'woman', and the ending '-logie' (-logy) means 'study' or 'science'. So 'Gynäkologie' (gynecology) is literally the 'study of women'.
Die Endung -logie findet man in vielen wissenschaftlichen Bezeichnungen.
The ending -logy is found in many scientific terms.
'Gynäkologie' (gynecology) is the official medical term. In everyday speech, most people say 'Frauenarzt' (male gynecologist) or 'Frauenärztin' (female gynecologist) when they mean the doctor or the practice.
In medizinischen Berichten wird der Begriff Gynäkologie verwendet.
In medical reports, the term gynecology is used.
The word can refer to the medical specialty as a whole or to the corresponding department in a hospital. The context makes the difference clear.
Sie interessiert sich für ein Studium der Gynäkologie.
She is interested in studying gynecology.
