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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


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

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

“When I first started, there was a gynecologist across the hall who told me something I’ll never forget,” Aliabadi recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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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