Obstetrics: meaning, definitions and examples

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obstetrics

 

[ əbˈstɛtrɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical field

Obstetrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. It focuses on the management of pregnancy, labor, and the immediate period after delivery. Obstetricians are specialized doctors who provide medical care to expectant mothers and assist in the birthing process. They are trained to handle complications that may arise during pregnancy and delivery, ensuring the health and safety of both the mother and the baby.

Synonyms

maternal-fetal medicine, maternity care, perinatology

Examples of usage

  • She decided to specialize in obstetrics after medical school.
  • The obstetrics department at the hospital was very busy during the summer months.
  • He consulted an expert in obstetrics for advice on prenatal care.
  • Obstetrics and gynecology share many principles but focus on different aspects of women's health.

Translations

Translations of the word "obstetrics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obstetrícia

🇮🇳 प्रसूति विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Geburtshilfe

🇮🇩 obstetri

🇺🇦 акушерство

🇵🇱 położnictwo

🇯🇵 産科

🇫🇷 obstétrique

🇪🇸 obstetricia

🇹🇷 jinekoloji

🇰🇷 산부인과

🇸🇦 التوليد

🇨🇿 porodnictví

🇸🇰 pôrodníctvo

🇨🇳 产科

🇸🇮 porodništvo

🇮🇸 fæðingarhjálp

🇰🇿 акушерлік

🇬🇪 გინეკოლოგია

🇦🇿 qadın doğum

🇲🇽 obstetricia

Etymology

The term 'obstetrics' originates from the Latin word 'obstetricius', which means 'pertaining to midwifery'. This word itself is derived from 'obstare', meaning 'to stand before' or 'to stand in the way', which relates to the role of a midwife assisting a woman during childbirth. Historically, obstetrics evolved from the practices of midwives who assisted women during labor. The field of obstetrics has advanced significantly through the years, especially with the introduction of scientific methods and modern technology. Today, obstetrics involves a comprehensive approach to pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and postpartum support.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,287, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.