gynecologist
A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.
Examples
3 of 5I need to call my gynecologist for a checkup.
I need to call my women's health doctor for a medical exam.
The gynecologist will provide a full report on the patient's health.
The specialist doctor will give a complete report about the woman's health.
My gynecologist is really nice and easy to talk to.
My women's doctor is very friendly and kind.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember 'Gyn' sounds like 'gin' (the drink), and think of a 'queen' (gyn- comes from the Greek word for woman/queen).
Quick Quiz
Sarah has an appointment with her ______ because she is concerned about her health.
Correct!
The correct answer is: gynecologist
Examples
I need to call my gynecologist for a checkup.
everydayI need to call my women's health doctor for a medical exam.
The gynecologist will provide a full report on the patient's health.
formalThe specialist doctor will give a complete report about the woman's health.
My gynecologist is really nice and easy to talk to.
informalMy women's doctor is very friendly and kind.
The study was conducted by a leading gynecologist at the university.
academicThe research was done by a top specialist in women's medicine at the college.
Our clinic is hiring a new gynecologist this month.
businessOur medical office is giving a job to a new women's doctor this month.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
go to the gynecologist
to visit the women's doctor for health reasons
board-certified gynecologist
a doctor officially recognized as an expert
annual gynecologist visit
seeing the specialist once every year
Often Confused With
An obstetrician focuses on pregnancy and birth, while a gynecologist focuses on general female health.
Usage Notes
In many English-speaking countries, people often use the short term 'OB-GYN' instead of the full word in casual conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the 'e' after the 'n' or misspell the 'y' at the beginning.
Memory Tip
Remember 'Gyn' sounds like 'gin' (the drink), and think of a 'queen' (gyn- comes from the Greek word for woman/queen).
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek word 'gyne' (woman) and '-logia' (study of).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western culture, it is normal for women to start seeing a gynecologist regularly from their late teens or early twenties.
Quick Quiz
Sarah has an appointment with her ______ because she is concerned about her health.
Correct!
The correct answer is: gynecologist
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