gyno-

1.
variant of gyneco-:
gynophore.
Also, especially before a vowel, gyn-.
Compare gyneco-.
Origin
< Greek, combining form of gynḗ
British Dictionary definitions for gyno-

gyno-

combining form
1.
relating to women; female: gynarchy
2.
denoting a female reproductive organ: gynophore
Word Origin
from Greek, from gunē woman
Word Origin and History for gyno-

word-forming element equivalent to gyneco-.

gyno- in Medicine

gyno- or gyn-
pref.

  1. Woman; female: gynandromorphism.

  2. Female reproductive organ or system: gynoplastics.