Pronunciation of 'Obstetrics and Gynecology'
The term 'Obstetrics and Gynecology' refers to a medical specialty focused on women's health, including pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the female reproductive system. It is pronounced as 'əbˈstɛtrɪks ənd ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Obstetrics' originates from the Latin word 'obstetrix,' meaning midwife, and 'Gynecology' comes from the Greek words 'gynē' (woman) and 'logos' (study).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and the health of the female reproductive system.
Pronounced as 'uhb-STEH-triks and guy-nuh-KOL-uh-jee'. 'Obstetrics' has stress on the second syllable, and 'Gynecology' has stress on the third syllable.