What is Gynecology and how important it is?
OB/GYN is the abbreviation for obstetrician and gynecologist. OB is the abbreviation for obstetrician who is a physician specialized in delivering babies and GYN is the short form for gynecologist who is a physician specializing in treating diseases of the female reproductive system.
The term “gynecology” is derived form the Greek word “gyno” or “gynaikos” meaning women and logia theta means study. Therefore, gynecology means study of women. This type of treatment is done in obgyn royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach Florida.
Therefore an OB/GYN is a specialist who does both the job of delivering babies and also treats diseases of the female reproductive system.
