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gynecol

gynecol

9.6
A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health
  • noun
  • /ˈɡaɪnɪkɒl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ginecólogo
  • During her internship, she shadowed a gynecol in the hospital's women's health department.

Examples

  • My friend is seeing a gynecol next week.

  • The gynecol recommended a routine check-up.

  • The nurse called the gynecol to discuss the patient's test results.

  • If you have any concerns, the gynecol will be available for consultation this afternoon.

  • The nurse called the gynecol to discuss the patient's test results.

  • If you have any concerns, the gynecol will be available for consultation this afternoon.

  • The gynecol recommended a routine check-up.

Synonyms

gynecologist
vsgynecol
  • Specialized
58 4.2

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

is the shortened written form used instead of the full title
gyn
vsgynecol
  • Informal
29 9.8

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is the specific written abbreviation that refers to the specialist only
gyno
vsgynecol
  • Informal
5 8.6

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is the narrow written abbreviation used specifically for the specialist
gynaecol.
vsgynecol
  • UK
7.3

A doctor who cares for women's reproductive health

is the same abbreviation but presented in a different written form
woman's doctor
vsgynecol
3.0

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

is the concise written abbreviation rather than a plain phrase

Surface Forms

gynecol singular
gynecols plural

Etymology

The word gynecol is also a short form of gynecologist, built on the root gyne- meaning 'woman'. So a gynecol can mean a doctor who cares for women's reproductive health.