gynecologist

noun

Definition of gynecologistnext
as in doctor

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Recent Examples of gynecologist 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 While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist. — Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 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 My cancer was so silent that two gynecologists hadn’t considered it as a possible diagnosis, and at least one radiologist had entirely missed my tumor—as wide as a peach and as long as my hand. — Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 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
  • Hughes says that miscarriage concerns are common for pregnant women and that doctors are constantly discussing risks and benefits with their patients.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Wray said doctors told the family that only about 20% of her son's brain is functioning.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • As a physician who sees patients who take GLP-1s on a regular basis, doctor-patient conversations around these drugs have shifted substantially.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The cast is led by Tolman, with Grier playing the grumpy emergency physician Ron.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • Herzog hadn’t gained any weight, still didn’t have a noticeable baby bump and was vomiting throughout the day, every day, when her obstetrician officially diagnosed her with hyperemesis gravidarum.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The American Medical Association (AMA), at the recommendation of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, will eliminate the global payment codes for deliveries used by obstetricians and midwives at the end of this year.
    — Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026
Definition of obstetrician
Noun
  • From there, the urologist may order an MRI to investigate what’s driving the spike.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Even the urologist’s office has athletic jerseys hanging in the treatment room so that men’s masculinity will not be assailed.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of urologist
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  • Clancy brought her daughter, Cora, to the pediatrician just hours before the killings, and nothing seemed amiss, the pediatrician testified.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, Lindsay brought their daughter, Cora, to the pediatrician for her 5-year checkup.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Not a dermatologist, did not go to med school, but yes, sunscreen enthusiast.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Patchy or persistent loss is a different problem and warrants evaluation by a dermatologist.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Inaba's diagnosis came in 2013 after an ophthalmologist referred her to a rheumatologist.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of ophthalmologist
Noun
  • 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
  • Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.
    — Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of internist

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