gynecologist
Americannoun
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gynecologists
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of gynecologist
First recorded in 1870–75; gynecolog(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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Rachel was eventually referred to a gynecologist but was told there was a wait of nearly a year.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Her father, Nils Bothén, was a gynecologist and obstetrician.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Before entering research, Dr. Uno spent eight years working as a gynecologist.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
More likely, patients who already struggle to find a gynecologist or primary care doctor will be the ones holding the short end of the stick.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2025
She felt something similar to what she had felt while waiting for the gynecologist: convinced that something was wrong with her body and yet willing him to tell her that all was well.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Nichola Howells from Manchester started experiencing extremely heavy periods at the age of 14 but spent decades being "dismissed" by doctors and even gynecologists.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Because applying lidocaine takes extra time, Krajweski says some gynecologists look at her sideways for using it for IUDs, as well as endometrial biopsies.
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2025
Regardless, Tasset said she believes this is an "important new finding" that will help gynecologists better counsel patients.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2024
The panel was composed of experts in the imaging and management of endometriosis, including radiologists, sonographers, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2024
More noted as accoucheuses and gynecologists than the three distinguished women just mentioned were Mme.
From Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind by John Augustine Zahm
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