gynecologist

noun

Definition of gynecologistnext
as in doctor

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Recent Examples of gynecologist An Army gynecologist charged with secretly video recording patients during exams pleaded not guilty Wednesday. — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 But determining the true number of doctors providing obstetrician-gynecologist care in the state isn’t easy. — Laura Guido, Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026 As an obstetrician/gynecologist familiar with other Lynch risks, Norton also decided to have a precautionary hysterectomy. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Depending on each patient’s needs, that team might include a menopause specialist, gynecologist or pelvic floor physical therapist alongside an oncologist. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gynecologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gynecologist
  1. doctor
  2. physician
  3. obstetrician
  4. urologist
  5. pediatrician
  6. dermatologist
  7. ophthalmologist
  8. internist
Noun
  • And one health care consultancy that finds doctors and mental health care for wealthy families charges retainers starting at $30,000 for 50 hours.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • By temporarily clogging excess blood vessels, doctors can reduce inflammation and quiet pain-sensing nerves without major surgery or permanent implants.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • One particularly promising example is an MRI technique that identifies the central vein sign, a feature that can help physicians distinguish lesions associated with MS from abnormalities caused by other conditions.
    — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The rate of emigration by physicians has nearly doubled since the twenty-tens.
    — Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • As an adult, the former obstetrician and gynecologist routinely walked to patients’ homes to check on them.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • This would fund training, equipment, and teleconsultation so rural facilities without obstetricians can handle delivery emergencies.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of obstetrician
Noun
  • My second-opinion urologist had told me in 2010 to hold off on treatment.
    — Howard Wolinsky, STAT, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Start with a urologist, who has specialized training in treating UTIs and understands that the bladder is part of an interconnected genitourinary system.
    — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of urologist
Noun
  • The Holloway lawsuit names Cook Children’s and Sandra Rodriguez, an on-call pediatrician at Medical City Weatherford, as additional defendants.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers and pediatricians are increasingly emphasizing content, context and emotional experiences when assessing the potential effects of screen time, and that reframing is beginning to reshape the advice families get.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Brightening Eye Gel $76 Designed to brighten, hydrate, and de-puff, Tata Harper’s soothing eye gel is one of my morning must-haves—and it’s also dermatologist approved.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Readers with persistent scalp issues should still consult a dermatologist before adopting any new routine.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • How Heated Eye Masks Work Warm compresses have long been used by ophthalmologists to loosen clogged oil glands in the eyelids.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • An ophthalmologist or optometrist can treat dry eye and monitor for eye problems.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 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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“Gynecologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gynecologist. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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