obstetric

Also ob·stet·ri·cal

[uhb-ste-trik]

adjective

1. of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery.

2. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics. OB, ob

obstetric

/ ɒbˈstɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics

Other Word Forms

• obstetrically adverb
• nonobstetric adjective
• nonobstetrical adjective
• nonobstetrically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of obstetric¹

First recorded in 1735–45; from New Latin obstetrīcus “pertaining to a midwife,” alteration of Latin obstetrīcius, derivative of obstetrīx, equivalent to ob- ob- + ste- (combining form of stāre to stand ) + -trīx -trix

Word History and Origins

Origin of obstetric¹

C18: via New Latin from Latin obstetrīcius, from obstetrix a midwife, literally: woman who stands opposite, from obstāre to stand in front of; see _obstacle

Example Sentences

The case revolved around Cardi B's obstetrics appointment, when she was four months pregnant with her first child.

From BBC

The case revolves around Cardi B's arrival for an obstetrics appointment, when she was four months pregnant with her first child.

From BBC

He feels so natural in front of the camera that “Caught Stealing” almost seems like a star reborn, despite Butler’s star being relatively fresh from the obstetrics unit as it is.

From Salon

“There’s a finite amount of blood,” said Dr. Sarah Prager, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington.

From Salon

Pediatric and obstetric organizations decried the decision, which ran counter to the findings of extensive research.

From Los Angeles Times