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obstetric

[ uhb-ste-trik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery.
  2. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics. : OB, ob


obstetric

/ ɒˈɛٰɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈٱٰ, adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of obstetric1

First recorded in 1735–45; from New Latin Dzٱٰīܲ “pertaining to a midwife,” alteration of Latin Dzٱٰīܲ, derivative of Dzٱٰī, equivalent to ob- ob- + ste- (combining form of to stand ) + -ٰī -trix
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of obstetric1

C18: via New Latin from Latin Dzٱٰīܲ, from obstetrix a midwife, literally: woman who stands opposite, from ob to stand in front of; see obstacle
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Example Sentences

Dr McCarthy, 38, initially specialised in obstetrics and gynaecology before choosing a career in general practice.

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Since 2010, over 500 rural hospitals have shut down their labor and delivery units, leaving more than 52% of U.S. rural hospitals without obstetric services.

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The medical specialties with the most women doctors are obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatrics.

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ProPublica’s findings indicate that the law is getting in the way of providing abortions that can protect against life-threatening infections, said Dr. Sarah Prager, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington.

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Over 35% of counties nationwide qualify as maternity care deserts — areas with no hospitals providing obstetric care, no birthing centers, and no OB-GYNs available.

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