gynecologist

[ gahy-ni-kol-uh-jist, jin-i-, jahy-ni- ]

noun

1. a physician specializing in gynecology. : GYN, gyn

Word History and Origins

Origin of gynecologist¹

First recorded in 1870–75; gynecolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

A Los Angeles gynecologist has surrendered his medical license after a state agency accused him of “unprofessional conduct,” including asking a patient about her religious beliefs after she disclosed having had an abortion.

From Los Angeles Times

In order to feel my best, I paid closer attention to my hormones and hunted for a gynecologist interested in what happens to women beyond child-bearing years.

From Los Angeles Times

In a police report reviewed by The Times, the patient described going to a gynecologist in 2020 to have him “flip” a breech baby.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless, Tasset said she believes this is an "important new finding" that will help gynecologists better counsel patients.

From Salon

Dr. Bruce Banner is not a physician, let alone a gynecologist.

From Salon