gynecology
noun/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #15,147 most common English word
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with the health of the female reproductive system.
Example sentence
She decided to specialize in gynecology after completing her medical degree.
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