obstetrics
See also: obstètrics
English
Alternative forms
- ob., obs., obstet., obstetr. (abbreviations)
- obstetricks (obsolete)
Etymology
From obstetric.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/, /ɑbˈstɛ.trɪks/
Noun
obstetrics (uncountable)
- (medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy.
- Coordinate term: gynecology
Translations
care of women during and after pregnancy
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See also
- OB-GYN
- obstetrician