gynecologist

noun

gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gist ˌgī-nə-ˈkä-lə-jist  ˌji- 

plural gynecologists

: a physician specializing in gynecology

When gynecologists follow women with atypical cervical cells, they often use colposcopy—a technique that permits a detailed examination of the cervix by means of a magnifying device.

—Malorye Allison

Examples of gynecologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In this red-leaning district, which gave Trump 53 percent of the vote in 2020, there's a chance two GOP candidates could advance to the general election, although there are a few credible Democrats running too, such as former State Department officer Carmela Conroy and gynecologist Bernadine Bank. —Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2024

Another way to cope is to have a frank discussion with your gynecologist about the best way to treat your symptoms and then to turn the media faucet to the OFF position. —Valerie Monroe, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024

Menopause is no longer just a gynecologist’s territory. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2024

Experts say people who can visit a gynecologist for a pelvic exam should continue to do so. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

gynecology + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gynecologist

noun

gy·​ne·​col·​o·​gist

ˌgīn-i-ˈkäl-ə-jəst,

ˌjin-

: a physician who specializes in gynecology

Medical Definition

gynecologist

noun

gy·​ne·​col·​ogist

variants or chiefly British gynaecologist

ˌgīn-ə-ˈkäl-ə-jəst  ˌjin- 

: a specialist in gynecology