Origin: Greek suffix -ology
Gynecology has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
"After visiting a specialist in gynecology, Sarah learned more about maintaining her reproductive health during menopause."
The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.
"After feeling unusual symptoms for weeks, she decided to schedule an appointment with a gynecologist to get her reproductive system checked out."