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GYNECOLOGIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or practicing gynecology
Example:
gynecological examination
Synonyms:
gynaecological; gynecologic; gynecological
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
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:
Elevated plasma CA125 may occur in association with other malignancies and non-malignant gynecologic disorders.
(CA-125 Antigen, NCI Thesaurus)
A non-profit NCI-supported organization with the purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research in the field of gynecologic malignancies.
(Gynecologic Oncology Group, NCI Thesaurus)
They are the creator of staging criteria to describe the extent and spread of gynecologic malignancies.
(Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, NCI Thesaurus)
Under the brand name Lupron, it is also used to treat early puberty in children and certain gynecologic conditions.
(Eligard, NCI Dictionary)
A mesenchymal gynecologic neoplasm.
(Endometrioid Stromal Neoplasm, NCI Thesaurus)