obstetrician

/,ɔbste'triʃn/

Thân thiện

The obstetrician gently holds a newborn baby in the delivery room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A physician specializing in obstetrics: An obstetrician is a doctor who is trained and qualified to manage pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They also specialize in the care of the female reproductive system.

Usage

• An obstetrician is a medical specialist. The word is used to refer to the doctor's profession and role.
• It is typically used in formal, medical, and professional contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She visited her obstetrician for a routine prenatal check-up.
  • The hospital has a team of experienced obstetricians and midwives.
  • After medical school, she completed her residency to become an obstetrician.

Advanced Usage

• "Obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN)": A common compound term for a physician who specializes in both obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Her doctor is an obstetrician-gynecologist, so she can handle both the pregnancy and other women's health concerns.

Variants and Related Words

• Obstetrics (n): The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
  • She decided to specialize in obstetrics.
• Obstetrical (adj): Relating to childbirth or obstetrics.
  • She received excellent obstetrical care.

Synonyms

• Accoucheur (n, archaic): A male midwife or obstetrician.
• OB-GYN (n): A physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

Related Phrases

• To see an obstetrician: To have a consultation or appointment with an obstetrician.
  • You should see an obstetrician as soon as you know you're pregnant.
• Consulting obstetrician: The lead or senior obstetrician in charge of a case.
  • The consulting obstetrician approved the birth plan.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a physician specializing in obstetrics

Từ đồng nghĩa

• accoucheur