Gynaecology

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Gynaecology

Gynaecology or gynecology (pronounced: /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/) is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (vagina, uterus, and ovaries). The term is derived from the Greek words "gyne" meaning "woman" and "logia" meaning "study."

History

The study of Gynaecology can be traced back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of gynaecological treatments found in ancient Egyptian medical texts. However, the formal practice of gynaecology as a distinct medical specialty began in the 19th century.

Related Terms

  • Obstetrics: The medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy (prenatal period), childbirth, and the postnatal period.
  • Menopause: The time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children.
  • Endometriosis: A condition in which cells similar to those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside of it.
  • Ovarian cyst: A solid or fluid-filled sac or pocket (cyst) within or on the surface of an ovary.
  • Hysterectomy: A surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.

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