English Explanatory Dictionary

obstetric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/əbˈstɛtɹɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-obstetric.wav

Word forms

obstetric obstetrick

Etymology

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

Derived words

nonobstetric OB-GYN obstetrically obstetricate obstetrication obstetrician obstetrics obstetric toad obstetrix
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