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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

She explained that she and her gynecologist were furious.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

The first message I received from the portal arrived after my gynecologist sent my information to the fertility clinic.

From Slate • Jan. 2, 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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