ˌoʊˌbiːˌʤiːˌwaɪˈɛn
plural ob-gyns
US, medical
: a doctor who deals with the birth of children and with diseases that affect the reproductive system of women
She has an appointment with her ob-gyn tomorrow.
an ob-gyn practice/specialist
Note: Ob-gyn comes from shortened forms of the words "obstetrician" and "gynecologist."
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“Ob-gyn.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ob-gyn. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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