GYNECOLOGIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gynecologic mean? 

• GYNECOLOGIC (adjective)
  The adjective GYNECOLOGIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or practicing gynecology

  Familiarity information: GYNECOLOGIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GYNECOLOGIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or practicing gynecology

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

gynaecological; gynecologic; gynecological

Context example:

gynecological examination

Pertainym:

gynecology (the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women)

Derivation:

gynecology (the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women)

 Context examples 

They are also used to treat certain gynecologic conditions and are being studied in the treatment of hormone-sensitive breast cancer.

(GnRH antagonist, NCI Dictionary)

An abnormal tract between the urinary system and the anterior surface of the gynecologic structures.

(Genitourinary Fistula, NCI Thesaurus)

The process by which a person is tested and approved to practice in the specialty field of gynecologic oncology.

(Gynecologic Oncology Board Certification, NCI Thesaurus)

It is also used to treat early puberty in children and certain gynecologic conditions.

(Leuprolide, NCI Dictionary)

It usually results from injury, gynecologic surgery, or urologic surgery.

(Lymphocele, NCI Thesaurus)

Some brands of leuprolide are also used to treat early puberty in children and certain gynecologic conditions.

(Leuprolide acetate, NCI Dictionary)

The usual gynecologic treatments include hormonal therapy and surgery to remove the growths.

(Scientists identify spasm in women with endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain, National Institutes of Health)

A FIGO stage term that applies to gynecologic cancers.

(FIGO Stage I, NCI Thesaurus)

A FIGO stage term that applies to gynecologic cancers and refers to carcinoma in situ.

(FIGO Stage 0, NCI Thesaurus)

The majority of cases are incidental findings during operation for an unrelated gynecologic disorder.

(Fallopian Tube Adenofibroma, NCI Thesaurus)