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
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: 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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Aminah Elster recalls being told to avoid the gynecologist to protect her uterus. — Victoria Law, Washington Post, 6 May 2026 My cancer was so silent that two gynecologists hadn’t considered it as a possible diagnosis, and at least one radiologist had entirely missed my tumor—as wide as a peach and as long as my hand. — Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026 While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist. — Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Cluck, a former obstetrician-gynecologist, was elected to two terms on the Arlington City Council before serving as mayor for 12 years, from 2003 until 2015. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 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 7 Jul. 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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