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What does the term 'gynaecology' mean?
What does the term 'gynaecology' mean?
- The study of childbirth
- The science of women (correct)
- The treatment of female disorders
- The examination of reproductive organs
What is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs?
What is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs?
- Urology
- Andrology
- Gynaecology (correct)
- Obstetrics
What is the counterpart of gynaecology that deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system?
What is the counterpart of gynaecology that deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system?
- Urology
- Andrology (correct)
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
What does the word 'gynaecology' come from?
What does the word 'gynaecology' come from?
What historical document, dated to about 1800 BC, deals with gynaecological diseases, fertility, pregnancy, contraception, etc.?
What historical document, dated to about 1800 BC, deals with gynaecological diseases, fertility, pregnancy, contraception, etc.?
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Gynecology
Gynecology
The study of women's health, particularly focusing on the reproductive system.
What is gynecology?
What is gynecology?
A medical field focused on treating diseases affecting women, especially those related to their reproductive organs.
Andrology
Andrology
The branch of medicine that deals with the male reproductive system and its diseases.
Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus
Kahun Gynaecological Papyrus
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What does the word 'gynecology' originate from?
What does the word 'gynecology' originate from?
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