OB-GYN
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Blend of obstetrics + gynecology.
Pronunciation
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Noun
OB-GYN (countable and uncountable, plural OB-GYNs) (US)
- (uncountable, informal, medicine) Obstetrics and gynecology.
- (countable) A specialist in this field.
Further reading
Obstetrics and gynaecology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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