obstetrician

[ ob-sti-trish-uhn ]

/ ˌɒb stɪˈtrɪʃ ən /

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noun

a physician who specializes in obstetrics. Abbreviation: OB, ob

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Origin of obstetrician

First recorded in1820–30; from Latin obstetrīci(a) “midwifery” (noun use of feminine of obstetrīcius ) + -an;see origin at obstetric

Words nearby obstetrician

obstacle, obstacle course, obstacle race, obstet., obstetric, obstetrician, obstetrics, obstinacy, obstinate, obstipation, obstreperous

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How to use obstetrician in a sentence

Ebbing’s interest in umbilical cord problems began as a young obstetrician, when one of her patients lost her child during delivery because of a cord abnormality even though it had been diagnosed before birth.
What umbilical cord tests can and can’t tell us about stillbirths|Purbita Saha|July 8, 2021|Popular-Science
Families were steered into the program by a 1988 law — one of only two in the nation — that severely restricts the parents of certain brain-damaged children from suing their obstetrician or the hospital where their child was born.
Florida Governor Signs Law Reforming Program for Brain-Damaged Infants|by Carol Marbin Miller and Daniel Chang, Miami Herald|June 22, 2021|ProPublica
She said she had urged her obstetrician, Shamas, and the nurses who delivered Hunter on June 27, 2012, to initiate a cesarean section.
Parents Want Justice for Birth Injuries. Hospitals Want to Strip Them of the Right to Make That Decision.|by Carol Marbin Miller and Daniel Chang, Miami Herald|April 26, 2021|ProPublica
When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I recall my obstetrician telling me it was good to exercise but to be careful about lifting weights.
Some mothers-to-be and doctors worry about exercise during pregnancy. But it’s really okay.|Katie C. Reilly|April 11, 2021|Washington Post

On the morning of June 14, 2016, Ruth Jacques went to see her obstetrician for a regularly scheduled appointment.
She Can’t Sue Her Doctor Over Her Baby’s Death. When She Spoke Out, She Was Silenced Again.|by Carol Marbin Miller and Daniel Chang, Miami Herald|April 9, 2021|ProPublica
It is believed the couple were visiting royal obstetrician Alan Farthing.
Royal Baby Due In April|Tom Sykes|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The obstetrician, a woman, was told that Amal was deaf and mute.
Bin Laden’s Life on the Run, Witnessed by Al Qaeda Child Bride|Michael Daly|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Rep. Phil Gingrey of Georgia, a Republican and an obstetrician-gynecologist, was somewhat more measured.
Demonstrators Pro and Con Greet Supreme Court Health Care Decision|Lloyd Grove|June 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Not only did Allen perform abortions, he was also the obstetrician who delivered Karen Santorum.
Kate Upton’s Congressman Uncle and More Scandalous Political Ties|Ben Jacobs|February 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Paul, an obstetrician, is a mainstream social conservative on issues such as abortion.
Rick Perry’s Domino Effect|Jill Lawrence|August 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I saw Sir Barnaby Burtle, the obstetrician, standing by his scarlet front door, eagerly devouring the news.
The Blue Germ|Martin Swayne
When the kittens were born into this dark and dreary world, Mr. Danner assisted as sole obstetrician.
Gladiator|Philip Wylie
What Sir John said was quite true; he was a sound and skilful obstetrician of the old school.
Doctor Therne|H. Rider Haggard
The obstetrician may be obliged to sit by the bed and hold on to the bag for from three to twelve hours.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'Malley
The obstetrician must be able to diagnose the special cause and treat the indications.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'Malley

British Dictionary definitions for obstetrician

obstetrician

/ (ˌɒbstɪˈtrɪʃən) /

noun

a physician who specializes in obstetrics

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