obstetrician

noun

ob·​ste·​tri·​cian ˌäb-stə-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce obstetrician (audio)
: a physician specializing in obstetrics

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Connecticut ranked 30th for rates paid to obstetricians and 42nd for those covering other services. Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2024 Florida’s emergency physicians and obstetricians had already been grappling with scenarios like Anya’s, when the state’s more restrictive law went into place. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024 But although there is certainly chemistry in the central pairing, Joy is more of an offbeat buddy movie, which is emphasized by the introduction of obstetrician Patrick Steptoe, played rather wonderfully by Bill Nighy. Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 Approximately 35% of all US counties are now considered maternity care deserts, having no birthing facilities or obstetricians. Davi Merchan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for obstetrician 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of obstetrician was in 1826

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“Obstetrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstetrician. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

obstetrician

noun
ob·​ste·​tri·​cian ˌäb-stə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce obstetrician (audio)
: a physician specializing in obstetrics

Medical Definition

obstetrician

noun
ob·​ste·​tri·​cian ˌäb-stə-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce obstetrician (audio)
: a physician specializing in obstetrics

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