obstetrician
/,ɔbste'triʃn/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a physician specializing in obstetrics
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