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obstetrics (ŏb-stet-riks) n. the branch of medical science concerned with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period of about six weeks following the birth. Compare gynaecology.
—obstetric adj. —obstetrician (ob-stit-rish-ăn) n.

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ob·stet·rics / əbˈstetriks; äb-/ • pl. n. [usu. treated as sing.] the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.

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obstetrics Branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth and the care of women following delivery.

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