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gynaecol.

gynaecol.

7.3
A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health
  • noun
  • UK
: ginecólogo
  • I need to see a gynaecol. for my annual check-up.

Examples

  • After the scan, she was referred to a gynaecol. for further assessment.

  • The hospital has several experienced gynaecol. on staff to assist with women's health issues.

  • She scheduled an appointment with a gynaecol. after experiencing unusual symptoms.

  • Dr. Smith is a well-respected gynaecol. in our community.

  • She scheduled an appointment with a gynaecol. after experiencing unusual symptoms.

  • The hospital has several experienced gynaecol. on staff to assist with women's health issues.

  • After the scan, she was referred to a gynaecol. for further assessment.

Synonyms

gynecologist
vsgynaecol.
  • Specialized
49 4.2

A doctor who cares for women's sexual and reproductive health

is a shortened written form rather than the full job title
gyn
vsgynaecol.
  • Informal
17 9.8

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is a formal abbreviation not used for the field or department
gyno
vsgynaecol.
  • Informal
5 8.6

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is a formal abbreviation rather than an informal or departmental term
woman's doctor
vsgynaecol.
1 3.0

A doctor who cares for women's health, especially during pregnancy and for the parts used for having babies

is a formal abbreviated written form rather than a casual phrase
gynecol
vsgynaecol.
  • Specialized
9.6

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is the same abbreviation but differs in written form

Surface Forms

gynaecol. singular

Etymology

Gynaecol. comes from the Greek root gynē meaning 'woman' and is used as a short form for a doctor who cares for women's health. That's why a gynaecol. is the doctor you see for problems with the female reproductive system.