Obstetrics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Obstetrics is a noun meaning (medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy.
Meaning
(medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy.
Example Sentences
A pilot study conducted in 2023 by the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Erlangen University Hospital in Germany involved 104 patients and concluded that clinical breast examinations by MTEs who were visually impaired were as accurate in identifying potentially cancerous tumors as doctors trained in this procedure.
Word Forms
- obstetricks
Synonyms for obstetrics
Depending on context, synonyms include tocology, midwifery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tocology, midwifery, obstetrical, maternity, obstetricians, accouchement.
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