obstetric

adjective

ob·​stet·​ric əb-ˈste-trik 

äb-

variants or obstetrical

əb-ˈste-tri-kəl 

äb-

: of, relating to, or associated with childbirth or obstetrics

obstetrically

əb-ˈste-tri-k(ə-)lē 

äb-

adverb

Examples of obstetric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is still reviewing the policy, the organization is worried adding new conditions of Medicare participation on maternal care could wind up reducing patient access to obstetric services. —Maya Goldman, Axios, 11 July 2024

Misoprostol was first designed to treat ulcers but is now commonly used to manage obstetric conditions. —Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 1 July 2024

Why Male Midwives Concealed the Obstetric Forceps The history of obstetric forceps shows the dangers of privatizing important medical know-how. —JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2024

Lizzie brings obstetric expertise and a brutal class consciousness to the deliberations. —Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

modification of Latin obstetricius, from obstetric-, obstetrix midwife, from obstare

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

obstetric

adjective

ob·​stet·​ric əb-ˈste-trik 

äb-

variants or obstetrical

-tri-kəl 

: of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics

Medical Definition

obstetric

adjective

ob·​stet·​ric əb-ˈste-trik, äb- 

variants or obstetrical

-tri-kəl 

: of, relating to, or associated with childbirth or obstetrics

obstetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb