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Definition: Gynecologist |
GynecologistNoun1. A specialist in gynecology. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
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Multilingual Slang | Catalan (txitxarrero ). (references) |
Occupations | Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of female genital, urinary, and rectal organs: Examines patient to determine medical problem, utilizing physical findings, diagnostic images, laboratory test results, and patient's statements as diagnostic aids. Discusses problem with patient, and prescribes medication and exercise or hygiene regimen, or performs surgery as needed to correct malfunctions or remove diseased organ. May care for patient throughout pregnancy and deliver babies [OBSTETRICIAN (medical ser.) 070.101-054]. (references) |
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(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)
Gynaecology literally means 'the science of women', but in medicine this is the specialty of diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina and ovaries).
Examination
Gynaecology is a consultant specialty. In most countries, women must see a general practitioner first. If their condition requires knowledge or equipment unavailable to the GP, they are referred to a gynaecologist.As in all of medicine, the main tools of diagnosis are clinical history and examination. Gynaecological examination is special in that it is quite intimate, and that it involves special equipment -- the speculum. The speculum consists of two hinged blades of flat metal, which are used to open the vagina, to permit examination of the cervix uteri. Gynaecologists may also do a bimanual examination (one hand on the abdomen, two fingers in the vagina), to palpate the uterus and ovaries. Male gynaecologists often have a female chaperone (nurse or medical student) for their examination. Virgins are not usually examined vaginally. An abdominal ultrasound is used normally to confirm the bimanual examination.
Investigations
Some of the investigations used in gynecology are:MRI and CT scans are not used. Pelvic X-ray is rare. It can be used to delineate the uterine cavity with an injected dye (hysterosalpingogram) and to measure the pelvic girdle.
- abdominal ultrasound, to give a low-power view of the pelvic organs.
- vaginal ultrasound. A probe is passed into the vagina, which allows a detailed view of the uterus and its contents. Good in early pregnancy.
- blood tests. Levels of hormones such as estradiol, lutenising hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone and progesterone are measured.
- hysteroscopy -- a fine tube is passed into the uterus via the cervix under a general anesthetic.
- laparoscopy -- tubes are passed into the peritoneal cavity, which is then insufflated with carbon dioxide. This is commonly used to diagnose endometriosis.
Diseases
The main conditions dealt with by a gynaecologist are:Obviously there is some crossover in these areas. Amenorrhoea in a young girl may be referred to a paediatrician, incontinence to a urologist.
- cancer of the cervix. The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is a means of detecting this, by obtaining a sample of cervical epithelial cells and examining them under a microscope for malignant changes. All women are encouraged to have pap smears at regular intervals (2 years in Australia) after commencing intercourse.
- incontinence of urine.
- amenorrhoea (absent periods)
- dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)
- infertility
- menorrhagia (heavy periods). This is a main indication for hysterectomy.
Therapies
Occasionally gynaecologists will use drugs, such as clomiphene (which stimulates ovulation), and, most famously, oral contraceptives (which are also used for dysmenorrhoea).However, surgery is the main area of therapy. For historical reasons, gynaecologists are not actually surgeons (this is the source of some tension).
Operations that gynaecologists do include:
- termination of pregnancy
- dilatation and curettage (removal of the uterine contents, for various reasons, including miscarriage and menorrhagia; procedurally very similar to the above);
- hysterectomy (removal of the uterus);
- colposuspension ('tightening' of the ligaments around the vagina, a common therapy for incontinence and discomfort in older women);
- Large Loop Excision of the Transition Zone (LLETZ), where the surface of the cervix, containing pre-cancerous cells identified on Pap smear are removed).
See also
- Vulvovaginal health
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Hydatiform mole
- Cervical cancer
- Reproduction medicine
- Dalkon Shield
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Gynaecology."
Synonyms: GynecologistSynonyms: gynaecologist (n), woman's doctor (n). (additional references) |
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Screenplays | Ah, reading to the blind, gynecologist. Who listens (Caroline in the City; writing credit: Angela Carneiro) When I grow up, I want to be a gynecologist (Jack; writing credit: James DeMonaco; Gary Nadeau) Not unless someone borrowed it and left it at the gynecologist. (Friends; writing credit: Jörn O. Jensen; Birger Larsen) My dad's a gynecologist. He looks at vaginas all day long (Kindergarten Cop; writing credit: Murray Salem) I'm no gynecologist. (Absolute Power; writing credit: William Goldman) | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit |  | Gynecologist Charles Bragg. Credit: National Library of Medicine. |
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| "Lamp" by Olivia Castells Commentary: "A gynecologist lamp..." |
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Health | Your gynecologist can also help you with bladder control. (references) | |
You can see a gynecologist, or a general practitioner or internist. (references) | ||
This operation may be performed by a gynecologist, a urologist, or a urogynecologist. (references) | ||
Business | For example, a gynecologist may not spend more than DM 18 (USD 10) on pharmaceuticals per patient per quarter. (references) | |
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| Language | Translations for "gynecologist"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Albanian | gjinekolog (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Arabic | طبيب نسائي (gynaecologist), الطبيب النسائي (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Bulgarian | гинеколог (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Chinese | 妇产科医师 (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Czech | gynekolog (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Finnish | gynekologi. (various references) | |
French | gynécologue (gynaecology), gynécologiste. (various references) | |
German | Gynäkologin. (various references) | |
Greek | γυναικολόγοσ (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Hebrew | גניקולוג. (various references) | |
Hungarian | nőgyógyász (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Indonesian | ginekolog, dokter ahli kebidanan. (various references) | |
Italian | ginecologo (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Japanese Kanji | 婦人科医 . (various references) | |
Japanese Katakana | ふじんかい (women's group or association). (various references) | |
Korean | 부인과 의사 (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Pig Latin | ynecologistgay.(various references) | |
Portuguese | ginecologista (gynaecologist, gynaecologist and obstetrician). (various references) | |
Russian | гинеколог (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Serbo-Croatian | ginekolog (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Spanish | ginecólogo (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Swedish | gynekolog (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
Ukrainian | гінеколог (gynaecologist). (various references) | |
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Derivations | |
Words beginning with "gynecologist": gynecologists. (additional references) | |
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"Gynecologist" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: genecologist, gynacologist, gynocologist. (additional references) | |
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| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "gynecologist" (pronounced gī'nukÄ"lujust) |
| 8 | -k Ä" l u j u s t | ecologist, musicologist, oncologist, psychologist, toxicologist. |
| 7 | -Ä" l u j u s t | anesthesiologist, anthropologist, apologist, archaeologist, biologist, cardiologist, criminologist, ideologist, immunologist, dermatologist, endocrinologist, entomologist, epidemiologist, geologist, gerontologist, kremlinologist, meteorologist, microbiologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, paleontologist, pathologist, physiologist, radiologist, rheumatologist, seismologist, serologist, sociologist, urologist, virologist, zoologist. |
| 6 | -l u j u s t | mineralogist. |
| 4 | -j u s t | allergist, hugest, largest, strangest, strategist, technologist. |
| 3 | -u s t | agonist, agriculturalist, agronomist, alarmist, alchemist, amethyst, amorist, analyst, anarchist, anatomist, anesthetist, angriest, animist, antagonist, anticommunist, apprenticed, aquarist, archivist, arsonist, absolutist, accompanist, ablest, abolitionist, abortionist, activist, artist, atheist, August, ballast, balloonist, barest, behaviorist, biased, bicyclist, biggest, biochemist, bitterest, blackest, bleakest, bloodiest, bluest, bluntest, boldest, botanist, bravest, breakfast, briefest, brightest, broadest, busiest, buttressed, calloused, canoeist, canvassed, capitalist, caricaturist, cartoonist, catalyst, cellist, chauvinist, cheapest, choicest, clarinetist, classicist, cleanest, closest, coldest, colonialist, colonist, columnist, communist, conservationist, contortionist, conversationalist, coolest, cornettist, craziest, creamiest, cruelest, cultist, cyclist, darkest, hygienist, idealist, illusionist, imperialist, impressionist, deadliest, dearest, deepest, deforest, deist, densest, dentist, determinist, direst, dirtiest, dishonest, disinterest, driest, druggist, dullest, dumbest, earliest, earnest, easiest, economist, editorialist, eldest, elitist, embarrassed, empiricist, encompassed, encyclopedist, environmentalist, ethicist, ethnomusicologist, exhibitionist, exorcist, expressionist, extremist, faintest, fairest, fanciest, farthest, fascist, fastest, fattest, federalist, feminist, fetishist, fewest, fiercest, finalist, finest, firmest, fittest, flimsiest, florist, focused, focussed, foggiest, fondest, forest, formalist, freest, freshest, friendliest, fullest, fundamentalist, funnest, funniest, furthest, generalist, geneticist, gentlest, goldest, grandest, gravest, grayest, greatest, greediest, greenest, grimaced, grimmest, grooviest, guitarist, gymnast, happiest, hardest, harnessed, harshest, harvest, healthiest, heaviest, heftiest, herbalist, highest, hippest, hobbyist, holiest, honest, hottest, humblest, humorist, individualist, industrialist, institutionalist, instrumentalist, interest, internationalist, internist, interventionist, isolationist, jaundiced, journalist, juiciest, junkiest, keenest, kindest, latest, laziest, leanest, leftist, librettist, lightest, likeliest, linguist, littlest, liveliest, lobbyist, locust, longest, loudest, lowest, loyalist, luckiest, lyricist, machinist, manicurist, mannerist, masochist, materialist, meanest, medalist, mercantilist, merest, methodist, mightiest, mildest, misogynist, modernist, modest, monopolist, motorcyclist, motorist, narrowest, nastiest, nationalist, naturalist, nearest, neatest, neediest, neuroscientist, neutralist, newest, noblest, noisiest, noncommunist, nonconformist, noninterest, noticed, novelist, nutritionist, oboist, obstructionist, oddest, oldest, opportunist, organist, orthodontist, orthopedist, pacifist, palest, panelist, pessimist, pharmacist, philanthropist, photojournalist, pianist, polemicist, poorest, populist, prefaced, prejudiced, premised, preservationist, prettiest, priciest, promised, propagandist, protagonist, protectionist, proudest, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, purchased, purest, quickest, quietest, quietist, racist, rainforest, rainiest, rapist, rarest, receptionist, reddest, refocused, reforest, remotest, repurchased, reservationist, reservist, resurfaced, revolutionist, richest, rightist, riskiest, ritziest, roughest, rudest, saddest, sadist, safest, satirist, savviest, scariest, scientist, secessionist, secularist, segregationist, semifinalist, separatist, serviced, severest, sexiest, shakiest, sharpest, shortest, showiest, shrewdest, sickest, silliest, simplest, skimpiest, skinniest, sleekest, slickest, slightest, slimmest, sloppiest, slowest, smallest, smartest, smoggiest, smoothest, socialist, softest, soonest, soundest, specialist, spiritualist, stablest, staunchest, steepest, sternest, stickiest, stiffest, stormiest, strictest, strongest, stupidest, supremacist, surest, surfaced, survivalist, sweetest, swiftest, tallest, tannest, televangelist, tempest, terraced, theorist, therapist, thickest, thinnest, thorniest, tightest, tiniest, toniest, toughest, tourist, traditionalist, trendiest, trickiest, truest, ugliest, ultranationalist, unbiased, unfocused, unionist, unkindest, unnoticed, violinist, violist, vocalist, warmest, weakest, wealthiest, weirdest, wettest, whitest, widest, wildest, wisest, witnessed, worthiest, yellowest, youngest, zaniest. |
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Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "c-e-g-g-i-l-n-o-o-s-t-y" | |
-2 letters: cytologies. | |
-3 letters: cloggiest, closeting, ecologist, enologist, geologist, glycogens, gonocytes, lysogenic. | |
-4 letters: cetology, cogently, colognes, colonies, colonise, colonist, cooeying, cooingly, coonties, cytosine, eclosion, escoting, etiology, geognosy, geologic, gleyings, glycines, glycogen, gonocyte, googlies, lections, loggiest, looniest, neologic, oilstone, otiosely, scooting, sinology, sitology, snootily, stolonic, stooging, stooling, telsonic, toolings. | |
-5 letters: cineols, citoles, clients, closing, cloying, cogitos, cognise. | |
| Words containing the letters "c-e-g-g-i-l-n-o-o-s-t-y" | |
+1 letter: gynecologists. | |
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