obstetrician

noun

ob·​ste·​tri·​cian ˌäb-stə-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce obstetrician (audio)
: a physician specializing in obstetrics

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The artist, who was pregnant at the time and on her way to see her obstetrician, has denied the allegation. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025 Emani Ellis was following her around an obstetrician’s office, seemingly recording the musician, Cardi testified. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025 On the witness stand Tuesday, Almanzar denied there was any physical confrontation and claimed the security guard, Emani Ellis, recorded her at the obstetrician’s office without her consent. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 In the lawsuit filed in 2020, security guard Emani Ellis claimed that Cardi physically attacked her, cut her face with her fingernails, and spat on her during a visit to the obstetrician's office, per Rolling Stone. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for obstetrician

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First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of obstetrician was in 1826

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“Obstetrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstetrician. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

obstetrician

noun
ob·​ste·​tri·​cian ˌäb-stə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce obstetrician (audio)
: a physician specializing in obstetrics

Medical Definition

obstetrician

noun
ob·​ste·​tri·​cian ˌäb-stə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce obstetrician (audio)
: a physician specializing in obstetrics

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