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gynecologist

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑɫədʒəst// gy·ne·col·o·gist

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.


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.

Origin

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.

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