ob·stet·rics

(ŏb-stĕt′rĭks, əb-)

n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

obstetrics

(ɒbˈstɛtrɪks)

(Gynaecology & Obstetrics) (functioning as singular) the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and the treatment of women before and after childbirth

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

ob•stet•rics

(əbˈstɛ trɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

the branch of medical science concerned with childbirth and caring for and treating women in or in connection with childbirth.

[1810–20]

ob·stet·rics

(ŏb-stĕt′rĭks)

The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth.

The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition. Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

obstetrics

the branch of medicine that deals with prenatal and postnatal care and with the delivery of a child. — obstetrician, n. — obstetric, obstetrical, adj.

See also: Pregnancy

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

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

midwifery, tocology, OB

induction of labor - (obstetrics) inducing the childbirth process artificially by administering oxytocin or by puncturing the amniotic sac

presentation - (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal; "Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations"

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

medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

fetology, foetology - the branch of medicine concerned with the fetus in the uterus

perinatology - 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

nullipara - (obstetrics) a woman who has never give birth to a child

gravida I, primigravida - (obstetrics) a woman who is pregnant for the first time

para I, primipara - (obstetrics) woman who has been delivered of a child for the first time

quadripara - (obstetrics) woman who has given birth to a viable infant in each of four pregnancies

quintipara - (obstetrics) woman who has given birth to a viable infant in each of five pregnancies

para, parity - (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered; "the parity of the mother must be considered"; "a bipara is a woman who has given birth to two children"

Translations

عِلْم التَّوْليد

porodnictví

obstetrik

Geburtshilfe

μαιευτική

obstetriikkasynnytysoppi

obstétrique

szülészet

fæîingarfræîi

ostetricia maieutica

akušeris

dzemdniecība

fødselsvitenskap

obstetrik

doğum bilimi

产科学助产术

obstetrics

[ɒbˈstetrɪks] NSING → obstetricia f, tocología f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

obstetrics

[ɒbˈstɛtrɪks] n → obstétrique f

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

obstetrics

n sing → Geburtshilfe f, → Obstetrik f (spec); (= ward) → Wöchnerinnenstation f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

obstetrics

[ɒbˈstɛtrɪks] nsg → ostetricia

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

obstetrics

(obˈstetriks) noun singular

the science of helping women before, during, and after, the birth of babies.

obstetrician (obstəˈtriʃən) noun

a doctor who specializes in obstetrics.

ob·stet·rics

n. obstetricia, rama de la medicina que se refiere al cuidado de la mujer durante el embarazo y el parto.

obstetrics (OB)

n obstetricia; tocología; rama de la medicina que se ocupa del embarazo, parto y puerperio

Mentioned in

References in classic literature

And thus, through the courage and great skill in obstetrics of Queequeg, the deliverance, or rather, delivery of Tashtego, was successfully accomplished, in the teeth, too, of the most untoward and apparently hopeless impediments; which is a lesson by no means to be forgotten.

View in context

The Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department has 146 beds and is divided into four sections; the admission section with a capacity of 112 beds, the 20-bed gynaecology section, a six-bed emergency unit, critical care section with eight beds along with the outpatient clinics specialised in gynaecology and obstetrics.

MORE THAN 9,600 BIRTHS AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL IN 2018

The organizers of the event were Chairperson Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Prof Dr Saima Gillani and Assist Prof Dr Zubaida Akhtar which was attended by a large number of faculty staff, TMOs, HOs and health professionals, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.

Symposium on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome arranged at KTH

Six international speakers from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Italy and Kuwait will share their knowledge and experience in gynecology and obstetrics during the event.

3rd ICAOG Discusses Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Jenks, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology; Virginia Kelly, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology; Thomas J.

Nine Advocate Good Samaritan specialists named 'Top Doctors'

The decision was unveiled during the culmination of the 2018 World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology held on October 24, at Singapore, following a competitive bid process against other Asian cities, including Japan and India.

South Korea secures World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Badell has been a primary author or coauthor of 35 articles published and accepted in refereed medical publications on topics including Zika infection during pregnancy, HIV infection during pregnancy, use of complementary and alternative medication in obstetrics and gynecology, botulism during pregnancy, maternal and fetal risk associated with assisted reproductive technology, and perinatal outcomes among women with congenital heart disease.

Ob.Gyn. News welcomes Dr. Badell to the board

Dr Hunter said: "The team have shown significant effort and commitment to education and have created a department with a broad and encompassing learning ethos with excellent working relationships and support from the multidisciplinary team." In further success, the obstetrics and gynaecology department was recognised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG) as highly commended for training awards last year.

Health group enjoys win Success for obstetrics and gynaecology staff; NATIONAL PRIZE

Obstetrics is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.

Gombe State Govt. trains 96 midwives, nurses on obstetrics

'The management of KBTH wishes to inform that general public that all gynaecology clinics will, from 18th June to 2nd July, 2018, be held in the afternoon, from 2am to 5pm, at Obstetrics OPD,' the statement directs.

KBTH reschedules time for gynaecology clinics

(2) Meir Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kfar-Saba, Israel; Tel Aviv University Sakler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel

Re: Fertility Outcomes After Extended Searches for Ejaculated Spermatozoa in Men with Virtual Azoospermia