NIH MeSH · D006176Disciplines and Occupations
Gynecology
Definition
A medical-surgical specialty concerned with the physiology and disorders primarily of the female genital tract, as well as female endocrinology and reproductive physiology.
MeSH classification
- H02.403.763.750
- H02.403.810.310
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Common questions about Gynecology
What does Gynecology mean in medicine?
A medical-surgical specialty concerned with the physiology and disorders primarily of the female genital tract, as well as female endocrinology and reproductive physiology. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Gynecology known by any other names?
Gynecology is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Gynecology sit in the medical classification?
Gynecology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.763.750, H02.403.810.310). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D006176) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗