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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA doctor for pregnancy and childbirth.
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Word forms
- Plural
- obstetricians
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Etymology
From "obstetrics" plus the suffix "-ician", used for professionals in a field.
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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.
