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Definition of gyno

gyno

/ˈɡaɪnoʊ/
gy · no
Plural:gynos
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• noun

1

A gynecologist; a physician who specializes in the female reproductive system (used informally).

Example

"She scheduled her annual checkup with her gyno for next Tuesday."

2

Gynecology; the branch of medicine dealing with the health and diseases of the female reproductive system (used informally).

Example

"After completing her medical rotation in gyno, she decided to specialize in women's health."

3

Gynecomastia; a benign enlargement of breast tissue in males, often discussed in bodybuilding and fitness contexts (used informally).

Example

"The trainer warned the athletes that improper hormone use could cause gyno."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used strictly in informal or conversational contexts as a clipping of 'gynecologist', 'gynecology', or 'gynecomastia'; full medical terms should be used in formal or clinical writing.

• Rhymes for gyno

• Nearby Words

gynecological
gynecologist
gynecology
gyno
gynura
gyoza
gyp

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century as an informal clipping of 'gynecologist' and 'gynecology', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'gynē', meaning 'woman'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gyno. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gyno
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