gynecologist

American

[gahy-ni-kol-uh-jist, jin-i-, jahy-ni-] / ˌgaɪ nɪˈkɒl ə dʒɪst, ˌdʒɪn ɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ- /

noun

a physician specializing in gynecology. GYN, gyn

Etymology

Origin of gynecologist

First recorded in 1870–75; gynecolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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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

Park settled on calling it “My Old Ass” before she wrote the movie, naming Elliott’s family — the Labrants — after the gynecologist that delivered her first daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

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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