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gynecologist

/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑːlədʒɪst/
(UK: gynaecologist)
gy · ne · col · o · gist
Adverb:gynecologically
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Plural:gynecologists
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Adjective:gynecological
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gynecologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A physician or medical specialist who diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions affecting the female reproductive system.

Example

"She scheduled an annual wellness exam with her gynecologist for next Tuesday."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'gynaecologist' in British and Commonwealth English. While a gynecologist specializes in the general health of the female reproductive system, an obstetrician specifically manages pregnancy and childbirth; in practice, many physicians are certified in both fields (OB-GYN).

• Rhymes for gynecologist

• Nearby Words

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gyno
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the Greek 'gynaik-' (stem of 'gynē', meaning 'woman') combined with '-logist' (denoting a specialist or expert in a field of study).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gynecologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gynecologist
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