obstetrics 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother

Synonyms

OB 2
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
tocology 1
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
midwifery 1
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother

Derivationally related form

obstetric 1

adjective

of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics

obstetrical 1

adjective

of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics

obstetrician 1

noun

a physician specializing in obstetrics

Hyponym

fetology 1

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the fetus in the uterus

perinatology 1

noun

the branch of obstetrics concerned with the anatomy and physiology and diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mother and the fetus or newborn baby during late pregnancy and childbirth and the puerperium

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

induction of labor 1

noun

(obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac

presentation 7

noun

(obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal

incompetent cervix 1

noun

(obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth

nullipara 1

noun