OBSTETRIC


Meaning of OBSTETRIC in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ə b- ' ste-trik, äb-

Variant: or ob · stet · ri · cal \ -tri-k ə l \

Function: adjective

Etymology: modification of Latin obstetricius, from obstetric-, obstetrix midwife, from obstare

Date: 1742

: of, relating to, or associated with childbirth or obstetrics

– ob · stet · ri · cal · ly \ -tri-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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