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gynaecol.

gynaecol.

7.3
A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : 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
58 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
29 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
gynecol
vsgynaecol.
  • Specialized
9.6

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is the same abbreviation but differs in written form
woman's doctor
vsgynaecol.
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

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.