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

Now on Crain’s third hospital visit, an obstetrician insisted on two ultrasounds to “confirm fetal demise,” a nurse wrote, before moving her to intensive care.

From Salon

An obstetrician and gynaecologist at the hospital, Dr Samuel Meja, says cervical cancer is a big problem for most countries in the region.

From BBC

Emma Thompson, who debuted her character of Bridget's despairing obstetrician in the third film, Bridget Jones's Baby, is also set for a return in the fourth film.

From BBC

In Idaho, 22% of practicing obstetricians have left the state since its abortion ban took effect, according to a report by the Iowa Coalition for Safe Health Care.

From Salon

“You have 15 to 20 minutes until the oxygen supply to the baby stops and the baby dies or suffers brain damage,” said Dr. Aaron Elkin, a Florida obstetrician.

From New York Times