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
: 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

Examples of gynecologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Listen to this article The young wife sought fertility treatment from a gynecologist in downstate Illinois in 1973 in the hope of conceiving via intrauterine insemination. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024 With a speculum inserted, the gynecologist takes a sample of cells from your cervix using a small brush. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024 The gynecologist continued to treat Paula Duvall until his death in 1989. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024 In the film, Hughes played one of the kids in Kimble's class viewers later learned to be the son of a gynecologist. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for gynecologist 

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Word History

Etymology

gynecology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gynecologist was in 1870

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Cite this Entry

“Gynecologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gynecologist. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

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
: a specialist in gynecology
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