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♀️ Female-like shape ♀️ Female-type pelvis
gynecoid

gynecoid

9.3
Having a rounded female body shape with wide hips and a round pelvis
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡaɪnəˌkɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: ginecoide
  • A gynecoid pelvis is generally considered most favorable for natural childbirth.

Examples

  • The doctor noted that her pelvis was gynecoid.

  • Many women have a gynecoid shape that aids in childbirth.

  • The doctor explained that her body type was classified as gynecoid due to her hip structure.

  • Researchers studied the differences between gynecoid and android fat distribution in adults.

  • A gynecoid pelvis is typically wider and has a rounded shape, which is most favorable for natural childbirth.

  • The doctor mentioned that a gynecoid body structure can influence pregnancy and delivery outcomes.

  • In her anatomy class, she learned that the gynecoid type is common among women, particularly in relation to pelvic shape.

Surface Forms

gynecoid positive

Morphology

gynecoid = gyneco (semi-transparent) = gyneco + oid

Formed from the medical combining form 'gyneco-' plus '-oid' meaning 'resembling'; recognizable to learners familiar with medical morphology but technical and not fully transparent to general B1 learners.

Etymology

Gynecoid comes from the Greek parts gyneco- 'woman' and -oid 'like' or 'shape', the same -oid you see in android. So, gynecoid as an adjective means 'woman-like' in body shape, often used for a rounded pelvis that suits childbirth.