Antedating of "Gynecology"

[Fred Shapiro]

gynecology (OED 1847)

1830 _Amer. Jrnl. Medical Sciences_ 1 AUg. 429 (American Periodical
Series)  The second volume of the work before us, commences with the
consideration of the second part of special gynaecology, under which head,
it has already been shown, that Professor Carus embraces whatever
appertains to the woman, considered in relation to her offspring.

Fred Shapiro


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