gyno-

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See also: gyno

English

Alternative forms

gyn-, gyne-

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman, female”).

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Prefix

gyno-

Of or pertaining to women.
Of or pertaining to the female reproductive system.
Antonym: andro-

Synonyms

gynaeco-, gynæco-, gyneco-

Derived terms

Translations

pertaining to women

French: gyno- (fr), gynéco- (fr)
Irish: gíni-

Anagrams

-gony, Yong, yong

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