GYNECOLOGICAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gynecological mean? 

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

1. of or relating to or practicing gynecology

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

 Dictionary entry details 

• GYNECOLOGICAL (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 

An internal radiation treatment technique in which a small diameter hollow metal sphere filled with a radioactive source is placed inside the uterus for the treatment of gynecological cancers.

(Mini Ovoid Brachytherapy, NCI Thesaurus)

C. sordelli is a rare human pathogen, causing toxic shock syndrome most often associated with gynecological infections in females.

(Clostridium sordellii, NCI Thesaurus)

Examples of subject medical history information could include general medical history, gynecological history, and primary diagnosis.

(Medical History Domain, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

Nursing care of women, specifically with regard to childbearing and gynecological care.

(Gynecological/Obstetrical Nursing, NCI Thesaurus)

An internal radiation treatment technique in which a curved, hollow applicator with a rounded reservoir at the tip is inserted into the uterus or cervix and then injected with radioactive sources for the treatment of gynecological cancers.

(Fletcher-suit Brachytherapy, NCI Thesaurus)

CNMs provide primary health care to women of childbearing age including: prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, preconception care, menopausal management and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.

(Certified Nurse Midwife, NCI Thesaurus)