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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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Gynecologist Phalande Joseph sees the repercussions every day when she leaves her hospital dormitory and pulls on her light blue scrubs.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2023

He is working on a book titled “A Male Gynecologist Goes Through Menopause.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022

Dr. Megan Evans, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center, said the ingredients that are often used in bath bombs can cause "irritation and inflammation to the vulva."

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2021

Gynecologist Jan Wildschut, who has since died, worked at the Sophia Hospital, now known as Isala Hospital, in the eastern city of Zwolle from 1981 through to 1993.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2020

Gynecologist Dr. Judith Esser is credited with creating o.b. and naming it to stand for "ohne binde," or "without napkins" in German.

From Reuters • Jan. 19, 2011