ob

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Definition of ob

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1 [Latin obiit] he died; she died

2 observation

Ob

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variants: or Obad

Definition of Ob (Entry 2 of 4)

Obadiah

OB

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Definition of OB (Entry 3 of 4)

obstetric; obstetrician; obstetrics

ob-

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Definition of ob- (Entry 4 of 4)

: inversely obovate

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“Ob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ob. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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Medical Definition of OB

1 obstetric

2 obstetrician

3 obstetrics

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