ob·stet·ric ( b-st t r k,  b-) also ob·stet·ri·cal (-r-kl)adj. Of or relating to the profession of obstetrics or the care of women during and after pregnancy. [Latin obstetr  cius, pertaining to a midwife, from obstetrx, obstetrc-, midwife, from obstitus, past participle of obst re, to stand opposite to : ob-, opposite to; see ob- + stre, to stand; see st- in Indo-European roots.]ob·stet ri·cal·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | obstetrical - of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics; "obstetric hospital" |
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