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gynecologist

geye-nuh-KO-luhd-zhihst

Gynecologist (noun) means a doctor who specialises in the female reproductive system. Example: “She scheduled a check-up with her gynecologist for next week.”

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A doctor who specialises in the female reproductive system.
"She scheduled a check-up with her gynecologist for next week."

How to use gynecologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA doctor focused on women's reproductive health.

UK vs US

Spelled "gynaecologist" in British English, "gynecologist" in American English.

Word forms

gynecologists plural

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Etymology

From Greek gyne ("woman") plus the suffix -logist ("one who studies").

Origin: Greek

gynaecologist woman's doctor

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gynecologist” mean?

The word “gynecologist” means a doctor who specialises in the female reproductive system. In plain terms, a doctor focused on women's reproductive health.

How do you pronounce “gynecologist”?

“Gynecologist” is pronounced geye-nuh-KO-luhd-zhihst (/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “gynecologist” in a sentence?

Here is “gynecologist” used in a sentence: “She scheduled a check-up with her gynecologist for next week.”

What part of speech is “gynecologist”?

“Gynecologist” is a noun.

Where does the word “gynecologist” come from?

The word “gynecologist” comes from Greek. From Greek gyne ("woman") plus the suffix -logist ("one who studies").

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