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ob-gyn

noun \ ˌō-(ˌ)bē-ˈjin , -(ˌ)jē-(ˌ)wī-ˈen \

Definition of ob-gyn

plural ob-gyns
: a physician who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology

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Origin and Etymology of ob-gyn

obstetrician gynecologist

OB-GYN

abbreviation

Definition of OB-GYN

obstetrics-gynecology

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ob-gyn

noun

Definition of ob-gyn for English Language Learners

  • 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 \

medical Definition of ob-gyn

plural ob-gyns
: a physician who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology

OB-GYN

abbreviation

medical Definition of OB-GYN

obstetrics-gynecology

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