obstetric

[ uhb-ste-trik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery.
2. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics. : OB, ob

obstetric

/ ɒbˈstɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics

Derived Forms

• obˈstetrically, adverb

Other Words From

• ob·stet·ri·cal·ly adverb
• non·ob·stet·ric adjective
• non·ob·stet·ri·cal adjective
• non·ob·stet·ri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of obstetric¹

First recorded in 1735–45; from New Latin obstetrīcus “pertaining to a midwife,” alteration of Latin obstetrīcius, derivative of obstetrīx, equivalent to ob- ob- + ste- (combining form of stāre to stand ) + -trīx -trix

Word History and Origins

Origin of obstetric¹

C18: via New Latin from Latin obstetrīcius, from obstetrix a midwife, literally: woman who stands opposite, from obstāre to stand in front of; see obstacle

Example Sentences

“Nonsterile gloves and sterile obstetric and surgical gloves were depleted or absent in all four counties,” the report reads.

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“Whether the Dutch obstetric-care system contributes to this relatively high mortality remains unclear,” it says.

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She is the only midwife for whom an obstetric maneuver has been named (Gaskin maneuver).

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The obstetric forceps were for so long a time kept secret that they were of small benefit at first to the obstetric art.

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Well (rejoins Sokrates) — and my obstetric science has pronounced all your offspring to be mere wind, unworthy of being preserved!

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Sixteen of the principal obstetric practitioners of Great Britain were examined on this point.

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Adams had translated from the Greek the works of Paul of Ægina, the father of obstetric surgery, and printed the first volume.

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I have employed it in obstetric practice with entire success.

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