SINCE 1828
ob-gyn
noun
\ ˌō-(ˌ)bē-ˈjin
, -(ˌ)jē-(ˌ)wī-ˈen\
, -(ˌ)jē-(ˌ)wī-ˈen\
plural ob-gyns
Definition of ob-gyn
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a physician who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology
OB-GYN
abbreviationDefinition of OB-GYN (Entry 2 of 2)
obstetrics-gynecology
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ob-gyn
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ob-gyn
US, medical
: a doctor who deals with the birth of children and with diseases that affect the reproductive system of women
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ob-gyn
noun
\ ˌō-(ˌ)bē-ˈjin
, -(ˌ)jē-(ˌ)wī-ˈen
\
, -(ˌ)jē-(ˌ)wī-ˈen
\
plural ob-gyns
Medical Definition of ob-gyn
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a physician who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology
OB-GYN
abbreviationMedical Definition of OB-GYN (Entry 2 of 2)
obstetrics-gynecology
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