obstetricians

noun

plural of obstetrician
as in midwives
a medical professional who specializes in obstetrics

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Recent Examples of obstetricians This would fund training, equipment, and teleconsultation so rural facilities without obstetricians can handle delivery emergencies. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 Traditionally, obstetricians were required to be on call when their patients went into labor. — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Imagine if obstetricians could identify during pregnancy which women were at high risk for severe postpartum depression. — Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 20 May 2026 Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians. — Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstetricians
  1. physicians
  2. doctors
  3. pediatricians
  4. ophthalmologists
  5. medics
  6. pathologists
  7. podiatrists
  8. clinicians
Noun
  • The health non-profit supports research to develop new treatments for the benefit of physicians and other healthcare professionals and their patients.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • First-Time Patients Are Getting Younger The census asked physicians for the average age of their patients at their first surgery.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of physicians
Noun
  • The statement made no mention of treatment going forward, and the Vatican said doctors were not currently speaking of chemotherapy or other therapies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Joshi and other doctors are calling for additional training to help surgeons understand how AI alters facial images, its anatomical limitations and its potential psychological effects on patients.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of doctors
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  • Researchers and pediatricians are increasingly emphasizing content, context and emotional experiences when assessing the potential effects of screen time, and that reframing is beginning to reshape the advice families get.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Vaccines have been so successful that many of today’s parents and many young pediatricians have never seen what these diseases can do.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pediatricians
Noun
  • How Heated Eye Masks Work Warm compresses have long been used by ophthalmologists to loosen clogged oil glands in the eyelids.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of ophthalmologists
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  • The bicyclist, a man believed to be in his 40s, was rushed by medics to Richmond University Medical Center but could not be saved.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Citizen App Officers provided first aid until medics arrived and he was taken to a local hospital.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of medics
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  • The necropsy was preformed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance performed the necropsy, Fish and Wildlife said in a joint statement with the wildlife alliance and the raptor center.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pathologists
Noun
  • Arkansas communities need comprehensive access to all health-care professionals--including podiatrists--to keep patients healthy, prevent complications and reduce unnecessary costs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Amazon just slashed prices on New Balance shoes, including the Fresh Foam Roav V1, a sneaker loved and recommended by podiatrists, nurses, runners, and travelers alike.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of podiatrists
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  • Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The fear has become so common that clinicians now have screening tools to assess and treat people with anxiety over mass violence.
    — Jillian Turanovic, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clinicians

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“Obstetricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstetricians. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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