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obstetrician

[ob-sti-trish-uhn]

noun

  1. a physician who specializes in obstetrics. OB, ob



obstetrician

/ ˌɒbstɪˈtrɪʃən /

noun

  1. a physician who specializes in obstetrics

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obstetrician1

First recorded in 1820–30; from Latin obstetrīci(a) “midwifery” (noun use of feminine of obstetrīcius ) + -an; obstetric
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Example Sentences

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Professional societies representing obstetricians continue to say pregnant women should use acetaminophen to treat pain and fever.

It added had consultant obstetricians and anaesthetists been involved in her care earlier, her internal bleeding may have been recognised sooner.

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California is moving away from the CDC’s guidance and toward recommendations issued by medical groups, such as professional organizations of pediatricians, family physicians, obstetricians and gynecologists.

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Emani Ellis sued Cardi B for $24 million, accusing her of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the aftermath of a confrontation in a hallway outside of an obstetrician’s office.

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An obstetrician, pediatrician and a nurse who were nearby, also attending the festival, responded to the cries for help and assisted with the delivery and care of the newborn.

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