obstetric
[ uhb-ste-trik ]
/ əbˈstɛ trɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery.
of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics. Abbreviations: OB, ob
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Also ob·stet·ri·cal [uhb-ste-tri-kuhl] /əbˈstɛ trɪ kəl/ .
Origin of obstetric
OTHER WORDS FROM obstetric
ob·stet·ri·cal·ly, adverbnon·ob·stet·ric, adjectivenon·ob·stet·ri·cal, adjectivenon·ob·stet·ri·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for obstetric
obstetric
obstetrical
/ (ɒbˈstɛtrɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics
Derived forms of obstetric
obstetrically, adverbWord Origin for obstetric
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
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