Korean word

산부인과

Pronunciation

Romanizationsanbuingwa

Meaning

  • nounob-gyn

Example

내일 산부인과에 갈 거예요.nae il san bu in gwa e kal kkeo ye yo

I'm going to the ob-gyn tomorrow.

Illustration for 산부인과 (ob-gyn)

More examples

다음 주에 산부인과에 전화해서 예약하려고 해요.ta eum chu e san bu in gwa e cheon hwa hae seo ye ya ka ryeo go hae yo

I plan to call the obstetrics and gynecology clinic next week to make an appointment.

Core concept

The place or hospital department where women receive pregnancy care, checkups, and treatment for gynecological conditions.

Common phrases

  • 산부인과에 전화하다san bu in gwa e cheon hwa ha da

    call the obstetrics and gynecology clinic

  • 산부인과에서 진찰받다san bu in gwa e seo chin chal bat tta

    get examined at the obstetrics and gynecology clinic

  • 산부인과에 예약하다san bu in gwa e ye ya ka da

    make an appointment at the obstetrics and gynecology clinic

Similar words

부인과puingwa: A department treating female reproductive diseases, menstrual problems, and related conditions.
산과sangwa: A medical department for pregnancy checks, prenatal care, and childbirth management.

Definition in Korean

여성이 정기검진이나 임신 관리를 위해 방문하는 곳으로, 산과적 처치와 부인과적 치료를 함께 제공하는 진료과yeo seong i cheong gi geom ji ni na im sin kwal li reul wi hae pang mun ha neun ko seu ro san gwa jeok cheo chi wa pu in gwa jeok chi ryo reul ham kke che gong ha neun chil lyo gwa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean name brings together the concepts of childbirth, women, and a specialized medical department.

Usage tips

  • When arranging an appointment, briefly stating whether it concerns pregnancy or a routine checkup helps staff direct the visit appropriately.

Other meanings

  • obstetrics and gynecologynoun
  • obstetricsnoun

Related words

  • 산부인과의사sanbuingwauisaob-gynnoun
  • 부인과puingwagynecologynoun

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