gynecologist
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/ʒinɨkuɫuˈʒiʃtɐ/medium
gi·ne·co·lo·gis·ta
Definition
A physician specializing in gynecology, the branch of medicine dealing with the female reproductive system.
She has an appointment with her gynecologist next week.
A gynecologist can perform routine screenings like Pap smears.
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Common collocations
gynecologist appointmentobstetrician-gynecologistpediatric gynecologistsee a gynecologist
Etymology
Do grego 'gynē, gynaikos' (mulher) + 'logos' (estudo) + sufixo '-ista'.