gynec/o
woman, female
From Greek gyne (stem gynaik-), woman
Meaning
What does gynec/o mean?
gynec/o is a root meaning woman, female. It comes from Greek gyne (stem gynaik-), woman.
Inside words it is spelled gynec.
British spelling adds an a (gynaecology); the opposite is andr/o, male.
In real words
Medical words with gynec/o
the branch of medicine that deals with women's health, especially the reproductive organs · UK spelling: gynaecology
a doctor who specializes in gynecology · UK spelling: gynaecologist
abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in a male · UK spelling: gynaecomastia
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with gynec/o
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 7.2: Word Components Related to the Female Reproductive System
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- gynaeco- - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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Female reproduction
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