obstetrics
nounDivide obstetrics into syllables:
ob · stet · rics
How to pronounce obstetrics:
Definition of obstetrics:
- obstetrics (noun):
- the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.
- a branch of medical science that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
Synonyms for obstetrics:
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