obstetrical (redirected from obstetrical saw)

ob·stet·ric  (b-sttrk, 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.

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[Latin obstetrcius, pertaining to a midwife, from obstetrx, obstetrc-, midwife, from obstitus, past participle of obstre, to stand opposite to : ob-, opposite to; see ob- + stre, to stand; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

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ob·stetri·cal·ly adv.

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Adj.

1.

obstetrical - of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics; "obstetric hospital" obstetric