gynecologist

noun

gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gist ˌgī-nə-ˈkä-lə-jist How to pronounce gynecologist (audio) ˌji- How to pronounce gynecologist (audio)
plural gynecologists
Synonyms of gynecologistnext
: a physician specializing in gynecology
When gynecologists follow women with atypical cervical cells, they often use colposcopy—a technique that permits a detailed examination of the cervix by means of a magnifying device.—Malorye Allison

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The Times’ reporting found that Marshall filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills during his career as an obstetrician-gynecologist and that patients were arrested in 81 of those cases for missing court dates. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Marshall, an obstetrician-gynecologist, also comes across as a decent guy, despite voting to challenge the certification of the 2020 election results and toeing the MAGA line in most instances. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Or his flustering a gynecologist by insisting that Julie, whose belly is of mammoth proportions, isn’t really pregnant. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Expect more urogynecologists and gynecologists to refer out earlier in the diagnostic process. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gynecologist

Word History

Etymology

gynecology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gynecologist was in 1870

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“Gynecologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gynecologist. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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gynecologist

noun
gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gist
ˌgīn-i-ˈkäl-ə-jəst, 
ˌjin-
: a physician who specializes in gynecology

Medical Definition

gynecologist

noun
gy·​ne·​col·​ogist
variants or chiefly British gynaecologist
ˌgīn-ə-ˈkäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce gynecologist (audio) ˌjin- How to pronounce gynecologist (audio)
: a specialist in gynecology

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