\ 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
nounEnglish 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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The first known use of ob-gyn was circa 1960
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