Pronunciation of 'Obstetrics and Gynecology'
The term 'Obstetrics and Gynecology' refers to the medical specialty dealing with childbirth, pregnancy, and disorders of the female reproductive system. Pronounced as 'ɑbˈstɛtrɪks ənd ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Obstetrics' originates from the Latin 'obstetrix,' meaning midwife, and 'Gynecology' comes from the Greek 'gynē,' meaning woman, and 'logos,' meaning study.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The medical specialty focused on childbirth, pregnancy, and disorders of the female reproductive system.
Pronounced as 'ob-STET-riks and guy-nuh-KOL-uh-jee.' 'Ob' as in 'obstacle,' 'stet' as in 'step,' 'riks' as in 'tricks,' 'and' as in 'and,' 'guy' as in 'guy,' 'nuh' as in 'nut,' 'kol' as in 'call,' 'uh' as in 'uh,' 'jee' as in 'gee.'