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obstetrics

[ uhb-ste-triks ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of medical science concerned with childbirth and caring for and treating women in or in connection with childbirth. : OB, ob


obstetrics

/ ɒˈɛٰɪ /

noun

  1. functioning as singular the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and the treatment of women before and after childbirth
“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

obstetrics

/ ŏ-ĕĭ /

  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth.

obstetrics

  1. A branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, labor , and the period of recovery following childbirth.
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of obstetrics1

First recorded in 1810–20; obstetric, -ics
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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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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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A few dozen women shared their allegations about gynecology and obstetrics appointments with Lee gone awry, according to multiple people who attended the town hall.

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Last month BBC Scotland News revealed that a whistleblowing investigation had found mothers and newborn babies came to harm because of rota shortages and a "toxic" culture at the ERI's obstetrics triage and assessment unit.

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