Gynäkologe

gynaecologist

noun guee-nae-koh-LOH-ge Rare

Origin: from Greek 'gyne' (woman) + 'logos' (study)

Also means

obstetrician-gynaecologist

Usage Note

Gynäkologe specialises in female reproductive health, also called Frauenarzt colloquially. Routine care includes Krebsvorsorge (cervical screening) and pregnancy care (Schwangerschaftsvorsorge). Female form: Gynäkologin.

Examples

"Zur jährlichen Vorsorgeuntersuchung geht sie zum Gynäkologen."

Natural Translation

She goes to the gynaecologist for her annual check-up.

Literal Translation

For the annual preventive examination goes she to the gynaecologist.

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