1. short for gynecology or a gynecologist
Usage: informal; medical

1. a combining form meaning woman, female, or relating to women
Usage: used in scientific and medical terminology

Examples

• The prefix gyno- appears in words like gynecology and gynophore.
• She decided to specialize in gyno after her clinical rotations.
• Gyno- is commonly used in botanical terms to describe female reproductive structures.
• The gyno clinic offers comprehensive women's health services.
• Many medical terms use the gyno- prefix to indicate female-related conditions.