noun
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.”
noun
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A doctor who specialises in the female reproductive system.
"She scheduled a check-up with her gynecologist for next week."
"Dr. Schirren: The members of this round table keep on speaking about urologists and gynecologists but you never mention andrologists."
— Emil Steinberger, G. Frajese (1986)
How to use gynecologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA doctor focused on women's reproductive health.
UK vs US
Spelled "gynaecologist" in British English, "gynecologist" in American English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gynecologists
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Etymology
From Greek gyne ("woman") plus the suffix -logist ("one who studies").
Synonyms
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gynaecologist
woman's doctor
Related words
Rhymes for gynecologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
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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").
