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

Obstetricians and gynecologists took the top spot for the highest-paying job across the nation with a median salary of $239,200. —Karri Peifer, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025

This woman should definitely be seen by her gynecologist for possible exposures to STIs. —Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025

Your co-workers don’t need to know when your gynecologist appointment is or what time your mom is flying in. —Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024

The case stemmed from 193 abortions that Cooley, an obstetrician and gynecologist, performed at the Center of Orlando for Women clinic during a two-week period immediately after the waiting-period law took effect. —Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025

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