gyneco-

combining form

variants or before a vowel gynec- or less commonly gynaeco- or before a vowel gynaec-
: woman
gynecology

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Greek gynaiko-, combining form from gynaik-, gynḗ "woman" — more at queen entry 1

Dictionary Entries Near gyneco-

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“Gyneco-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyneco-. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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