accoucheuse

accoucheuse

(akuʃøz)
n
(Gynaecology & Obstetrics) a female obstetrician or midwife
[literally: one who is present at the bedside]
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Noun1.accoucheuse - a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babiesaccoucheuse - a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
nurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
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