Definition

A doctor who focuses on women's health, especially related to the reproductive system.

Example

She visited her gynecologist for a routine check-up.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a gynecologist?

Yeah, I went last year for my annual check-up.

Was it a comfortable experience?

It was fine; the doctor was really nice and made me feel at ease.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gynecologist → It is formed from "gyne" (from Greek "gynē", meaning woman) and "-logist" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). A gynecologist is a specialist who studies and treats women's health issues.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gyne' meaning 'woman' and '-logist' meaning 'one who studies' — a gynecologist is someone who studies women's health.

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