gynecologist

American  

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

noun

1. a physician specializing in gynecology. GYN, gyn

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Etymology

Origin of gynecologist

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

Example Sentences

More than one-third of Louisiana’s parishes lack a single obstetrician—gynecologist, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.

From The Wall Street Journal

Middle-aged women who were suffering from depression were often prescribed anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medicine without further discussion or exploration, said Dr. Anna Barbieri, an obstetrician gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dr. Uno worked as a gynecologist for eight years before he pursued research.

From Science Daily

“I said, ‘This might sound kind of strange, but I was just wondering if anything ever happened to you with Dr. Lee the gynecologist?’” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

She explained that she and her gynecologist were furious.

From Salon