What does "obstetric" mean?

Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).

What is a synonym for "obstetric"?

Common synonyms include: chiropractic, clinical, dental, medical, neurological, obstetrical.

How do you pronounce "obstetric"?

Pronounced //əbˈstɛtɹɪk//.

Obstetric

//əbˈstɛtɹɪk// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy). not-comparable
"obstetric clinic"

Adjective

1
of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

chiropractic clinical dental medical neurological obstetrical

Example

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"With a shortage of midwives added to that of obstetricians it has become clear all over again that our country's obstetric care is in an extremely grave situation."

Etymology

From Medical Latin obstetricus (“belonging to a midwife”), from Latin obstētrīx (“midwife”).

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