noun

obstetrician

obs-tuh-TRIH-shuhn

Obstetrician (noun) means a doctor who specialises in pregnancy, labour, and childbirth. Example: “Her obstetrician recommended weekly check-ups in the final month.”

noun

A doctor who specialises in pregnancy, labour, and childbirth.

"Her obstetrician recommended weekly check-ups in the final month."

How to use obstetrician

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA doctor for pregnancy and childbirth.

Easily confused with

obstetrics → gynaecologist

Word forms

obstetricians plural

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Etymology

From "obstetrics" plus the suffix "-ician", used for professionals in a field.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for obstetrician

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Frequently asked questions

What does “obstetrician” mean?

The word “obstetrician” means a doctor who specialises in pregnancy, labour, and childbirth. In plain terms, a doctor for pregnancy and childbirth.

How do you pronounce “obstetrician”?

“Obstetrician” is pronounced obs-tuh-TRIH-shuhn (/ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “obstetrician” in a sentence?

Here is “obstetrician” used in a sentence: “Her obstetrician recommended weekly check-ups in the final month.”

What part of speech is “obstetrician”?

“Obstetrician” is a noun.

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