obstetrician

[ob-sti-trish-uhn]

noun

1. a physician who specializes in obstetrics. OB, ob

obstetrician

/ ˌɒbstɪˈtrɪʃən /

noun

1. a physician who specializes in obstetrics

Word History and Origins

Origin of obstetrician¹

First recorded in 1820–30; from Latin obstetrīci(a) “midwifery” (noun use of feminine of obstetrīcius ) + -an; obstetric

Example Sentences

Emani Ellis sued Cardi B for $24 million, accusing her of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the aftermath of a confrontation in a hallway outside of an obstetrician’s office.

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An obstetrician, pediatrician and a nurse who were nearby, also attending the festival, responded to the cries for help and assisted with the delivery and care of the newborn.

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An obstetrician who happened to be in the nearby campsite helped deliver the baby girl.

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Neighboring campers, who included an obstetrician and other medical professionals, scrambled to tend to baby Aurora, who entered the world at a little over 3½ pounds.

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According to one Redditor, an obstetrician and a pediatric trauma nurse were both camped nearby and rushed to aid the delivery when she went into labor.

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