| gyn- | <prefix> Relating to the female. As in gynaecology. Alternative forms: Gyne-, gyneco-, gyno-. Origin: G. Gyne, woman (21 Jun 2000) |
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| gynaecandrous | <plant biology> Having staminate and pistillate flowers in the same spike or spikelet, the latter above the former. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecium | <plant biology> The female organs of the flower, consisting of one or more carpels forming one or several ovaries with their stigmas and styles. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecocracy | Government by a woman, female power; gyneocracy. Origin: Gr.; gynh, gynaikos, a woman + to rule: cf. F. Gynecocratie. Cf. Gynocracy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecologic oncology | <study> The medical study and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs such as; ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecological | <gynaecology> Of or pertaining to gynaecology. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecological oncologist | <specialist> A specialist who is expert in the treatment of cancer affecting the female reproductive system. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecologist | <specialist> A medical doctor who specialises in gynecology and diseases affecting the female reproductive system. A gynaecologist who treats cancer is a gynaecological oncologist - and this involves special training. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaecology | <study> A branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the female reproductive organs. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (09 Oct 1997) |
| gynaecomastia | <clinical sign> An excessive development of the male mammary glands, even to the functional state. Temporary enlargement of the breasts is not unusual or abnormal in boys during adolescence or during recovery from malnutrition. Gynaecomastia may be abnormal as, for example, in Klinefelter's syndrome. Origin: Gr. Mastos = breast, gynh = a woman or female. (21 Jun 2000) |
| gynaecophore | <zoology> A ventral canal or groove, in which the males of some dioecious trematodes carry the female. Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaeolatry | <psychology> The adoration or worship of woman. "The sentimental gyneolatry of chivalry, which was at best but skin-deep." (Lowell) Origin: gynh = a woman or female. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynaephobia | <psychology> Hatred of women; repugnance to the society of women. Origin: Gr. Gynh = a woman or female, phobos = fear. (17 Mar 1998) |
| gynander | <botany> A plant having the stamens inserted in the pistil. See: Gynandrian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gynandria | <botany> A class of plants in the Linnaean system, whose stamens grow out of, or are united with, the pistil. See: gynandrian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| OB/GYN | A commonly used abbreviation. GYN is short for gynecology (or a gynecologist). (12 Dec 1998) |
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