accoucheur

[ ak-oo-shur; French a-koo-shœr ]

/ ˌæk uˈʃɜr; French a kuˈʃœr /

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noun, plural ac·cou·cheurs

[ak-oo-shurz; French a-koo-shœr]. /ˌæk uˈʃɜrz; French a kuˈʃœr/.

a person who assists during childbirth, especially an obstetrician.

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Origin of accoucheur

From French, dating back to 1750–60; see origin at accouchement, -eur

Words nearby accoucheur

accordion pleat, accordion pleats, accost, accosted, accouchement, accoucheur, accoucheuse, account, accountability, accountable, accountancy

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How to use accoucheur in a sentence

Sir Richard Croft, a fashionable accoucheur of that time, was in attendance upon her with other physicians.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries|Charles G. Harper
In many cases in which they are too feeble to be noticed by herself, the skilled accoucheur is capable of recognizing them.
The Physical Life of Woman:|Dr. George H Napheys
Its position must therefore be changed, and the accoucheur must know how to change it with advantage.
The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed|Frederick Hollick
The accoucheur should always assist therefore, if he can, because even if nature can complete the delivery it is with such danger.
The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed|Frederick Hollick

This is a critical period, during which the accoucheur can render more real assistance than at almost any other.
The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed|Frederick Hollick

British Dictionary definitions for accoucheur

accoucheur

/ French (akuʃœr) /

noun

a male obstetrician or midwife

Word Origin for accoucheur

literally: one who is present at the bedside

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