obstetrician

noun

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

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That’s where obstetricians have their greatest worry. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 That’s why professional organizations—including obstetricians and experts in high-risk pregnancy care—continue to recommend acetaminophen in pregnancy when clinically indicated. Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025 Emani Ellis' lawsuit, which was first filed in February 2020, alleged Cardi spat on her and scratched her nose during an altercation outside of an obstetrician's office. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Emani Ellis alleged that the Grammy-winning rapper cut her face with her fingernail outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018. Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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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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