Definition of Gynecoid

Gynecoid: Like a woman, womanly, female. The word gynecoid comes from the Greek gyno, gynaikos meaning woman. Gyneco-, gyno-, gyn-, and gyne- are combining forms meaning woman.

For example: Gynecoid obesity: Fat distribution in a female fashion. Gynecoid pelvis: A pelvis that is shaped like a woman's. Gynecologic oncologist: A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating cancers of the female reproductive organs. Gynecologist: A doctor trained to treat diseases of the female reproductive organs. Gynecology: The study of the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts. Gynecomastia: Excessive development of the male breast (so that it is female-like).