GYNECOLOGIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

gynecologist

noun

Definition of gynecologist

as in doctor

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Recent Examples of gynecologist Using cells from the same person who would ultimately be receiving the transplant was the only way to restore fertility down the line, says Herman Tournaye, the study’s co-author and an obstetrician-gynecologist at Vrije University of Brussels. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026 Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026 In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints. — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Originally developed in the late 1940s by gynecologist Arnold Kegel as a noninvasive treatment for urinary incontinence in women, notes Caponero, Kegels involve repeatedly contracting and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gynecologist

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Noun

A lot of great people — doctors, nurses, administration — who really, really cared.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of tumors.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

Epic’s announcement comes at a time health insurance business practices are under fire from patients, physicians, lawmakers and regulators at both the state and federal level to reduce or get rid of prior authorization.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Investigators said those charged Monday include five people who submitted applications with a physician's signature certifying that each was legally blind or unable to walk more than 200 feet because of disabilities, according to court records.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of physician

Noun

Imagine if obstetricians could identify during pregnancy which women were at high risk for severe postpartum depression.

— Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense.

— Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstetrician

Noun

As for returning characters, lawyer Diane and pediatrician Terry have weathered their share of issues and are now focused on their children.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Those appointments could also strain pediatricians who typically administer the shots, while driving up costs tied to syringes and other medical supplies.

— Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

Dallas dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, told New Beauty to sleep on your back on a fresh silk or satin pillowcase.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026
Dallas dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand recommends sleeping on your back on a fresh silk or satin pillowcase.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dermatologist

Noun

Others are referred by their primary care doctors or an ophthalmologist.

— Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Others, such as Oliver Schein, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, point out the strong financial incentive to use the laser, as the equipment can cost a practice up to $500,000.

— Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of ophthalmologist

Noun

Jeffrey Millstein is an internist and regional medical director for primary and specialty care at Penn Medicine.

— Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Definition of internist

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