What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Obstetrics vs Gynecology - What's the difference?

obstetrics | gynecology |

As nouns the difference between obstetrics and gynecology

is that obstetrics is the care of women during and after pregnancy while gynecology is the study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders or the reproductive organs.

obstetrics

English

Alternative forms

* (abbreviations) * obstetricks (obsolete)

Noun

(-)
  • (medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy

    • External links

    * (wikipedia "obstetrics")

    gynecology

    English

    (wikipedia gynecology)

    Alternative forms

    * gynaecology *

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders or the reproductive organs.