Word
gynecologist
Phoneticsgy·ne·col·o·gist
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑɫədʒəst/
UK spelling · gynaecologist
Definition
n. a doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive system. You see this doctor for check-ups and to discuss issues related to pregnancy or your monthly cycle.
n. a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. Often used in the context of obstetrics and gynecology.
Examples
“She visits her gynecologist every year for a routine check-up.”
“The patient was referred to a specialist gynecologist after her primary care doctor noticed irregularities in her test results.”
“Advancements in minimally invasive surgery have allowed gynecologists to perform complex procedures with significantly reduced recovery times and lower risk of infection for their patients.”
Examples
simple
“She visits her gynecologist every year for a routine check-up.”
contextual
“The patient was referred to a specialist gynecologist after her primary care doctor noticed irregularities in her test results.”
complex
“Advancements in minimally invasive surgery have allowed gynecologists to perform complex procedures with significantly reduced recovery times and lower risk of infection for their patients.”
Real-World Examples
“Dr Mustapha Bittaye, chief medical director and a gynaecologist at The Gambia’s main referral hospital, says preventable deaths remain a concern.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) (genitive form γυναικός) + -λογία (-logía, “branch of study”), itself the combination form of -λόγος (-lógos, “word, knowledge, reason”). By surface analysis, gynecology + -ist or gyneco- + -logist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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