Pronunciation of 'Obstetrics and Gynecology'
The term 'Obstetrics and Gynecology' refers to a medical specialty that focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (obstetrics), as well as the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system (gynecology).
The word 'obstetrics' originates from the Latin 'obstetrix,' meaning 'midwife,' and 'gynecology' comes from the Greek 'gynē,' meaning 'woman,' and 'logia,' meaning 'study.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical specialty that combines obstetrics (care during pregnancy and childbirth) and gynecology (care of the female reproductive system).
Pronounced as 'uhb-STET-riks and guy-nuh-KOL-uh-jee.' 'Obstetrics' has stress on the second syllable, 'Gynecology' has stress on the third syllable.
Alternative pronunciation for 'Gynecology,' where 'Gyne-' is pronounced as 'JAI-nuh.'
Pronounced as 'uhb-STET-riks and jai-nuh-KOL-uh-jee.' 'Obstetrics' has stress on the second syllable, 'Gynecology' has stress on the third syllable.