gynaecologist
/,gaini'kɔlədʤist/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A medical doctor who specializes in the branch of medicine concerned with the health of the female reproductive system (including the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts) and the diagnosis and treatment of related diseases and conditions.
Usage
- The word "gynaecologist" is used to refer to a specific type of medical specialist. A patient typically visits a gynaecologist for routine check-ups, screenings (like Pap smears), and treatment for issues such as menstrual disorders, infections, or menopause.
- It is a formal, professional term. The spelling "gynaecologist" is common in British English, while "gynecologist" is the standard American English spelling.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Consultant gynaecologist": In some healthcare systems, this denotes a senior, highly experienced gynaecologist who often works in a hospital and may supervise other doctors.
- The complex case was reviewed by a consultant gynaecologist.
Variants and Related Words
- Gynecologist (noun): The American English spelling of "gynaecologist".
- Gynaecology (noun, British English): The medical specialty itself.
- She decided to study gynaecology.
- Gynecology (noun, American English): The American English spelling of the specialty.
- Gynaecological (adjective, British English): Relating to gynaecology.
- She underwent a gynaecological procedure.
- Gynecological (adjective, American English): The American English spelling.
Synonyms
- OB/GYN: A common synonym, though it specifically refers to a doctor who is both a gynaecologist and an obstetrician (a specialist in pregnancy and childbirth).
- Women's health specialist: A more general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
- To see a gynaecologist: The standard phrase for having a consultation.
- It is recommended that women start to see a gynaecologist regularly in their late teens or early twenties.
Noun
- a specialist in gynecology