obstetrics
Obstetrics (noun) means the branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour, and the period just after birth. Example: “She trained in obstetrics before specialising in high-risk pregnancies.”
How to use obstetrics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical field covering pregnancy and childbirth.
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Etymology
From obstetric.
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Rhymes for obstetrics
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What does “obstetrics” mean?
The word “obstetrics” means the branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour, and the period just after birth. In plain terms, the medical field covering pregnancy and childbirth.
How do you pronounce “obstetrics”?
“Obstetrics” is pronounced uhb-STEH-trihks (/əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “obstetrics” in a sentence?
Here is “obstetrics” used in a sentence: “She trained in obstetrics before specialising in high-risk pregnancies.”
What part of speech is “obstetrics”?
“Obstetrics” is a noun.