obstetric
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery.
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of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics. OB, ob
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonobstetric adjective
- nonobstetrical adjective
- nonobstetrically adverb
- obstetrically adverb
Etymology
Origin of obstetric
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
Example Sentences
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Women are more than four times as likely as men to attend routine checkups, largely because of gynecologic and obstetric visits.
From Science Daily
She also welcomed Healthcare Improvement Scotland's decision to conduct unannounced inspections of all obstetric units.
From BBC
The lack of medical supplies and facilities is also a major factor, he said, with over 94 percent of hospitals damaged or destroyed, and only 15 percent of operational facilities offering emergency obstetric care.
From Barron's
The case revolved around Cardi B's obstetrics appointment, when she was four months pregnant with her first child.
From BBC
The case revolves around Cardi B's arrival for an obstetrics appointment, when she was four months pregnant with her first child.
From BBC
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