obstetrician

noun

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

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Though her obstetrician dismissed her concerns, the mom of three eventually got confirmation from other medical professionals and underwent surgery. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 In a notice published last week in the Federal Register, HHS asked for nominations of new members, encouraging anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists, obstetricians and other specialists to apply, although the members have typically been primary care doctors. Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026 Fatima Naqvi, a New Jersey obstetrician and gynecologist at Atlantic Health and certified menopause provider, says simply including a menopause story line is a good start. Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 At Hannah's 20-week check up, the obstetrician discovered something abnormal about Tucker's stomach and she were referred to Texas Children’s Fetal Intervention. Sondra Hernandez, Houston Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obstetrician

Word History

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 May. 2026.

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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